Municipality of Zakynthos
Tourist municipality on the rise: 244 more companies in a year. For its 41,180 residents it has few: kiosks.
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- 41,180 residents (2021 census) · Area: 406.8 km²
- active businesses
- 9,511
- companies opened in 12 months
- 321
- companies closed in 12 months
- 77
- Apartments 202613 deeds to 01/10/2026
- 1,503 €/m²
"Businesses" are all active ones, sole proprietorships included. "Companies" are legal entities only (S.A., Ltd, P.C., general and limited partnerships etc.): only these keep their municipality in the registry when they close, which is why openings and closures count companies.
Net change +244231.0 per 1,000 residents · typical municipality 176.8 · Greece 99.8
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What stands out and what's missing
Each sector in the municipality per 1,000 residents, against the Greek average.
More than the national average
- Boat rentals14.9×87 businesses · 2.1 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
- Car rentals10.5×193 businesses · 4.7 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4)
- Souvenirs & folk art9.3×125 businesses · 3.0 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.3)
- Olive mills8.5×27 businesses · 0.7 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.1)
- Hotels & accommodation7.6×1,475 businesses · 35.8 per 1,000 res. (Greece 4.7)
Less than the national average, for those who live here
- Kiosks & convenience stores0.76×14 businesses · 0.3 per 1,000 res. (Greece 0.4) · Where exactly are they missing? →
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In the last year 321 new companies opened here.
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Sectors in Zakynthos municipality
105 sectorsEach sector also counts businesses that have it as a secondary activity; that's why wholesale trade, often declared alongside another line of work, ranks high.
At least this many. When unnamed businesses (sole proprietorships, general and limited partnerships) are few, we don't show them, because of GDPR. Personal data
- Hotels & accommodation 1,475
- Restaurants & food 824
- Crops & farm services 324
- Cafés & bars 292
- Construction companies 238
- Supermarkets & mini markets 195opened8closedat least 04.7 / 1,000 res.
The bar next to each sector: green for those that opened, red for those that closed in 12 months.
All 105 sectors, in a table
In-depth analysis: Zakynthos
Pro · AIDeed prices
Range 550–1,550 €/m² · In force since 01/01/2022 (FEK 2021) · The zones cover 9% of the municipality's area; the average price applies only to that part. The official value is the zone price the state sets to calculate taxes. It is not a market price or a property valuation.
1,503 €/m²
Median apartment price per m², 2026, from 13 deeds.
Detached houses, commercial premises, plots, the price range and the year-on-year change are in the neighbourhood report. Neighbourhood report →
Source: Ministry of National Economy and Finance · updated 05/10/2026
The municipality's public contracts by year
- NSRF 2014–2020: 827 projects · €42 million
- NSRF 2021–2027: 6 municipality projects · €4.9 million
- Municipality contracts: 242 in 12 months · €20 million →
| Year | Contracts | Amount | Largest category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to 31/10/2026) | 183 | €18 million | Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services: €7.9 million |
| 2025 (from 02/01/2025) | 281 | €7.6 million | Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus): €1.1 million |
The municipality's bodies
New contracts in the 12 months to 31/10/2026.
| Body | Contracts | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΗ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΣΗ ΥΔΡΕΥΣΗΣ - ΑΠΟΧΕΤΕΥΣΗΣ ΖΑΚΥΝΘΟΥ | 146 | €2.0 million |
Seismic activity
Seismic activity in the municipality: Very high.
The level compares the municipality's seismic hazard with the rest of Greece, which is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in Europe. It says nothing about a specific building: there, its construction is what counts.
Ground acceleration, the nearest active fault and earthquakes around an address are in the neighbourhood report. Neighbourhood report →
Similar municipalities
Nearby municipalities
- Municipality of Zakynthos here231.0 / 1,000 res.9,511 active
- Municipality of Sami182.3 / 1,000 res.1,003 active Comparewith Sami municipality
- Municipality of Argostoli159.5 / 1,000 res.3,761 active Comparewith Argostoli municipality
- Municipality of Andravida-Kyllini66.3 / 1,000 res.1,495 active Comparewith Andravida-Kyllini municipality
- Municipality of Pineios44.6 / 1,000 res.964 active Comparewith Pineios municipality
Similar in size
Close in size and in business density. The comparison opens with the two municipalities side by side.
- Municipality of Zakynthos here231.0 / 1,000 res.9,511 active
- Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands176.7 / 1,000 res.11,859 active Comparewith Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands municipality
- Municipality of Amarusio166.5 / 1,000 res.11,962 active Comparewith Amarusio municipality
- Municipality of Kifisia123.0 / 1,000 res.8,963 active Comparewith Kifisia municipality
- Municipality of Chalandri121.4 / 1,000 res.9,358 active Comparewith Chalandri municipality
Frequently asked questions
How many active businesses does Zakynthos municipality have?
9,511 active businesses, based on GEMI data as of 02/10/2026.
Which sector has the most businesses in Zakynthos municipality?
The sector "Hotels & accommodation" has the most active businesses (2,090), followed by "Restaurants & food" (1,478).
How many businesses are there per 1,000 residents in Zakynthos municipality?
231.0 active businesses per 1,000 residents.