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 2021
Number of building permits and completed buildings increased in the Autonomous Region of Madeira compared to the previous year
In 2021, 466 buildings were licensed, up by 14 (+3.1%) when compared with the previous year (452). The number of completed buildings rose by 25.4% to a total of 351 compared to 2020 (280). In both variables, highs of the last years were recorded. Regarding building permits, the figure for 2020 was the highest since 2012, while the number for completed buildings is an eight-year maximum.
69.3% of the licenses of construction and demolition works were for new constructions (323), 87.6% of which were destined for family housing (283). From these constructions resulted the licensing of 770 dwellings, up by 61.8% from 2020 (476).
As for the completed buildings (351), 62.4% of these buildings were new constructions for family housing (219). In 2021, the number of completed dwellings in new constructions for family housing stood at 423, increasing by 24.8% over the previous year (339).
In the 4th quarter of 2021, the number of buildings permits (120) increased by 6.2% when compared to the same quarter of the previous year, while the increase in the number of completed buildings was 16.7% (98).

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