Notícias (GB)
In July 2026, the implicit interest rate on housing loans in the Region increased again (Read more...)
In May 2026, the regional economic growth slowed down (Read more...)
In the 2nd quarter of 2026, average gross monthly earnings per worker increased 4.2% year-on-year, to 1 748 euros, but fell 0.3% in real terms (Read more...)
In June 2026, the number of deaths increased by 13.9% compared to the same month of the previous year, and the number of live births rose by 13.1% (Read more...)
In the 2nd quarter of 2026, the overnight stays by national residents in tourist accommodation in the Autonomous Region of Madeira increased by 12.3% year-on-year (Read more...)
In the 2nd quarter of 2026, the Labour Cost Index in the Autonomous Region of Madeira increased by 5.6% year-on-year (Read more...)
DREM releases transport statistics for the 1st half of 2026 (Read more...)
In July 2026, the twelve-month average rate of change of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 3.6%, while the year-on-year change rate slowed to 4.7% (Read more...)
In the second quarter of 2026, the balance of loans granted to non-financial companies decreased year-on-year, while loans granted to households increased (Read more...)
In the 1st half of 2026, the foreign trade balance of the Region shows a positive balance of 65.4 million euros (Read more...)
Notícias (GB)
In July 2026, the implicit interest rate on housing loans in the Region increased again (Read more...)
In May 2026, the regional economic growth slowed down (Read more...)
In the 2nd quarter of 2026, average gross monthly earnings per worker increased 4.2% year-on-year, to 1 748 euros, but fell 0.3% in real terms (Read more...)
In June 2026, the number of deaths increased by 13.9% compared to the same month of the previous year, and the number of live births rose by 13.1% (Read more...)
In the 2nd quarter of 2026, the overnight stays by national residents in tourist accommodation in the Autonomous Region of Madeira increased by 12.3% year-on-year (Read more...)
In the 2nd quarter of 2026, the Labour Cost Index in the Autonomous Region of Madeira increased by 5.6% year-on-year (Read more...)
DREM releases transport statistics for the 1st half of 2026 (Read more...)
In July 2026, the twelve-month average rate of change of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 3.6%, while the year-on-year change rate slowed to 4.7% (Read more...)
In the second quarter of 2026, the balance of loans granted to non-financial companies decreased year-on-year, while loans granted to households increased (Read more...)
In the 1st half of 2026, the foreign trade balance of the Region shows a positive balance of 65.4 million euros (Read more...)
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In the first semester of 2024
Building permits in the Autonomous Region of Madeira increased compared to the same period in the previous year
During the first semester of 2024, a total of 276 buildings were granted licenses, marking a 9.1% increase compared to the same period in 2023 when there were 253 licensed buildings.
Among these licensed constructions, 73.2% were new buildings (202 in total), with a significant majority of 86.1% being intended for residential purposes (174 in total). This resulted in the licensing of 316 new dwellings, showing a substantial decrease of 54.9% compared to the first semester of 2023 when 701 dwellings were licensed.
In terms of completed buildings during the reference semester, there was a 19.5% decrease compared to the corresponding period, totalling 194 completed buildings. Among these, 67.0% were new constructions designed for residential housing (130 in total). When focusing on the completed dwellings within these new residential constructions (344 in total), the results indicate an increase of 60.0% compared to the same semester in 2023 (215 dwellings).

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