Notícias (GB)
In the 1st quarter of 2026, the unemployment rate fell to 4.5%, the lowest in the country (Read more...)
In the 4th quarter of 2025, the number of bankruptcy, insolvency and enterprise recovery cases filed in the first-instance courts of the Madeira District increased both on a quarterly and year-on-year basis (Read more...)
In April 2026, the confidence indicator in Manufacturing and Services increased, whilst in Construction and Public Works and in Trade there was a decrease (Read more...)
DREM shares data to mark Mother's Day 2026 (Read more...)
In March 2026, the overnight stays in tourist accommodation in the Region grew 3.8% year-on-year, surpassing the one million mark for the first time this month of the year (Read more...)
In March 2026, precipitation was above the climatological normal, whilst temperature was below (Read more...)
In the 1st quarter of 2026, the balance between the number of company incorporations and dissolutions decreased compared to the same period of the previous year (Read more...)
In the 1st quarter of 2026, the weighted annual average daily traffic on the Via Rápida increased by 2.7% compared to the same period of the previous year (Read more...)
In March 2026, passenger movement at the Autonomous Region of Madeira airports recorded a year-on-year growth of 2.3% (Read more...)
In March 2026, the median value of bank appraisals for housing in the Autonomous Region of Madeira rose to 2 500 euros per square meter (Read more...)
Notícias (GB)
In the 1st quarter of 2026, the unemployment rate fell to 4.5%, the lowest in the country (Read more...)
In the 4th quarter of 2025, the number of bankruptcy, insolvency and enterprise recovery cases filed in the first-instance courts of the Madeira District increased both on a quarterly and year-on-year basis (Read more...)
In April 2026, the confidence indicator in Manufacturing and Services increased, whilst in Construction and Public Works and in Trade there was a decrease (Read more...)
DREM shares data to mark Mother's Day 2026 (Read more...)
In March 2026, the overnight stays in tourist accommodation in the Region grew 3.8% year-on-year, surpassing the one million mark for the first time this month of the year (Read more...)
In March 2026, precipitation was above the climatological normal, whilst temperature was below (Read more...)
In the 1st quarter of 2026, the balance between the number of company incorporations and dissolutions decreased compared to the same period of the previous year (Read more...)
In the 1st quarter of 2026, the weighted annual average daily traffic on the Via Rápida increased by 2.7% compared to the same period of the previous year (Read more...)
In March 2026, passenger movement at the Autonomous Region of Madeira airports recorded a year-on-year growth of 2.3% (Read more...)
In March 2026, the median value of bank appraisals for housing in the Autonomous Region of Madeira rose to 2 500 euros per square meter (Read more...)
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In March 2024
Implicit interest rate on housing loans in the Autonomous Region of Madeira decreased again
According to information provided by Statistics Portugal (INE), in March 2024, the implicit interest rate for all housing loan agreements in the Autonomous Region of Madeira stood at 4.737%, representing a decrease of 0.019 percentage points (pp) compared to the previous month. It is noteworthy that this marks the second consecutive reduction in this indicator, following 22 consecutive months of increase. It should also be noted that in March 2023, the implicit interest rate on housing loans was only 2.935%.
The average value of loan repayments for all housing loan agreements remained unchanged from the previous month, at 416 euros, with interest at 250 euros (down by 1 euro over the previous month) and amortisation at 166 euros (up by 1 euro over the previous month). In the same month last year, the average value of loan repayments was 345 euros.
Meanwhile, the average outstanding amount for housing loan agreements increased for the 11th consecutive month, standing at 64,490 euros in March 2024 (compared to 64,433 euros in February 2024). A year earlier, it was 62,488 euros.
At the national level, and considering all housing loan agreements, the implicit interest rate decreased to 4.613%, 0.028 pp lower than the previous month. The average value of loan repayments for all agreements remained at 403 euros, while the average outstanding amount increased to 65,391 euros (compared to 65,158 euros in the previous month). In the country, interest rates decreased by 1 euro compared to the previous month (247 euros), while the amortised capital increased to 156 euros.

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