Categories in Skyros
Car rentalGas StationClothing storesChurchesGreek Orthodox ChurchTourist AttractionBars, pubs and tavernsCafesCocktail BarCoffee ShopGreek restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsSeafood restaurantsSmall Plates RestaurantAtm'sApartment ComplexHoliday ApartmentHoliday Apartment RentalResidential Property RentalsGift ShopPottery StoreShoppingSupermarketWater RecreationBed and breakfastsGuest HouseHoliday HomeHotelsHotels and motelsIndoor LodgingLodgingResortVacation Home Rental AgencyVilla
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Skyros
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 87 |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Hotels and motels | 50 |
| Churches | 43 |
| Religion | 35 |
| Sports and recreation | 27 |
| Cafes | 20 |
| Shopping | 18 |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 15 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 14 |
| Travel agencies | 11 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 10 |
| Real estate | 10 |
Skyros Facts
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Population | 487 |
| Male Population | 266 (54.7%) |
| Female Population | 221 (45.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -20.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -27.2% |
| Median Age | 40.4 years (Male: 39, Female: 42.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $27,635 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 38.90417, 24.56306 |
| Postal Codes | 340 07 |
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Skyros Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 614 | 658 | 669 | 620 | 487 | 466 | 431 |
| Population Density | 393 / km² | 421.1 / km² | 428.2 / km² | 396.8 / km² | 311.7 / km² | 298.2 / km² | 275.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSkyros Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 27.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyros | -20.7% | -26% | -27.2% |
| Central Greece (region) | — | — | — |
| Greece | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Skyros Median Age
Median Age: 40.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyros | 40.4 yrs | 42.2 yrs | 39 yrs |
| Central Greece (region) | 43.5 yrs | 45.2 yrs | 41.9 yrs |
| Greece | 41.8 yrs | 43.1 yrs | 40.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Skyros Population Density
Population Density: 312 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyros | 487 | 1.563 km² | 312 / km² |
| Central Greece (region) | 534,502 | 15,673.8 km² | 34.1 / km² |
| Greece | 10.7 million | 132,689.5 km² | 80.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Skyros Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Skyros
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Skyros
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Skyros Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $23,598 | $24,304 | $28,446 | $32,285 | $27,565 | $23,303 | $23,561 | $27,635 |
| Total GDP | $58.9M | $63.8M | $76.9M | $87.7M | $73.8M | $60M | $58.9M | $67.8M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Skyros CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyros | 5,281 tn | 10.84 tn | 3,379.5 tons/km² |
| Central Greece (region) | 5,674,960 tn | 10.62 tn | 362.1 tons/km² |
| Greece | 105,407,278 tn | 9.89 tn | 794.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Skyros CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 5,281 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 10.84 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,379.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | High (7.5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/07 | 12:00 PM | 4.2 | 8.1 km | 26,000 m | Aegean Sea | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/07 | 2:06 AM | 3.5 | 8.1 km | 35,000 m | Aegean Sea | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/07 | 10:11 AM | 4.3 | 7.3 km | 10,700 m | Aegean Sea | usgs.gov |
| 9/30/07 | 7:00 PM | 4 | 6.2 km | 19,000 m | Aegean Sea | usgs.gov |
| 6/1/07 | 10:56 PM | 3.1 | 15.4 km | 33,000 m | Aegean Sea | usgs.gov |
| 9/10/06 | 10:43 AM | 3.2 | 16.8 km | 12,300 m | Aegean Sea | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/06 | 8:45 PM | 3.2 | 18.5 km | 27,000 m | Aegean Sea | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/06 | 8:26 AM | 3.2 | 7.4 km | 3,000 m | Aegean Sea | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/06 | 3:18 AM | 3.2 | 12.4 km | 27,000 m | Aegean Sea | usgs.gov |
| 9/28/04 | 1:31 PM | 3.3 | 15.2 km | 29,000 m | Aegean Sea | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Skyros
Skyros (Greek: Σκύρος) is an island in Greece, the southernmost of the Sporades, an archipelago in the Aegean Sea. Around the 2nd millennium BC and slightly later, the island was known as The Island of the Magnetes where the Magnetes used to live and..
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