Notícias (GB)
In the 3rd quarter of 2026, the volume of cement sold increased compared with the previous quarter, but decreased year-on-year (Read more...)
In September 2026, the twelve-month average rate of change of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 3.8%, with the year-on-year rate of change accelerating to 4.6% (Read more...)
In 2025, mental well-being and life satisfaction showed positive values in the Region (Read more...)
In the 2025/2026 school year, the number of students enrolled in non-higher education decreased at all levels/cycles of study, except for the 2nd cycle (Read more...)
DREM releases Demographic Statistics of the Autonomous Region of Madeira for 2025 (Read more...)
DREM publishes a new edition of the Quarterly Statistical Bulletin covering the 2nd quarter of 2026 (Read more...)
In 2025, the number of divorces increased compared to the previous year (Read more...)
In August 2026, the overnight stays in tourist accommodation in the Region increased by 3.3% year-on-year (Read more...)
In the 2nd quarter of 2026, the median rental value of new lease agreements increased by 17.4% year-on-year, while the number of new agreements increased by 8.8% (Read more...)
In August 2026, seven meteorological stations recorded tropical nights on every day of the month (Read more...)
Notícias (GB)
In the 3rd quarter of 2026, the volume of cement sold increased compared with the previous quarter, but decreased year-on-year (Read more...)
In September 2026, the twelve-month average rate of change of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 3.8%, with the year-on-year rate of change accelerating to 4.6% (Read more...)
In 2025, mental well-being and life satisfaction showed positive values in the Region (Read more...)
In the 2025/2026 school year, the number of students enrolled in non-higher education decreased at all levels/cycles of study, except for the 2nd cycle (Read more...)
DREM releases Demographic Statistics of the Autonomous Region of Madeira for 2025 (Read more...)
DREM publishes a new edition of the Quarterly Statistical Bulletin covering the 2nd quarter of 2026 (Read more...)
In 2025, the number of divorces increased compared to the previous year (Read more...)
In August 2026, the overnight stays in tourist accommodation in the Region increased by 3.3% year-on-year (Read more...)
In the 2nd quarter of 2026, the median rental value of new lease agreements increased by 17.4% year-on-year, while the number of new agreements increased by 8.8% (Read more...)
In August 2026, seven meteorological stations recorded tropical nights on every day of the month (Read more...)
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In 2018
Number of building permits and completed buildings increased in the Autonomous Region of Madeira compared to 2017
In 2018, 345 buildings were licensed, up by 103 when compared with the previous year. The number of completed buildings rose by 13.9% to a total of 270. In the case of building permits, the figure for 2018 was the highest since 2012, while the number for completed buildings is a five-year maximum.
61.7% of the licenses of construction and demolition works were for new constructions (213), 88.3% of which were destined for family housing (188). From these constructions resulted the licensing of 278 dwellings, down by 13.9% from 2017.
58.5% of the completed buildings were new constructions for family housing (158). In 2017, the number of completed dwellings in new constructions for family housing stood at 238, increasing by 22.1% over the previous year.

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