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 2025
Building permits and completed buildings in the Autonomous Region of Madeira grew compared to the previous year
According to preliminary data compiled by the Regional Directorate of Statistics of Madeira (DREM) from the Municipal Councils of the Region, within the framework of the Urban Operations Indicators System, in 2025, 561 buildings were granted licenses, 12 more (+2.2%) than in 2024 (549). In turn, completed buildings stood at 392, representing an increase of 3.2% compared to 2024 (380).
Of the building and demolition works licensed, 76.6% corresponded to new constructions (430), of which 91.6% were intended for family housing (394). These works resulted in the licensing of 966 dwellings in new constructions for family housing, down by 10.1% over 2024 (1 074).
As regards completed buildings (392), 69.6% corresponded to new constructions for family housing (273). With regard to completed dwellings in new constructions for family housing (934), the results indicate an increase of 0.9% compared to the previous year (926).
Regarding the 4th quarter of 2024, building permits (132) recorded a decrease of 13.2% compared to the same quarter of the previous year, whilst completed buildings (96) recorded a reduction of 2.0%.

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