District
Região Autónoma da Madeira: municipalities in numbers
Região Autónoma da Madeira (district) has 11 municipalities and 266,130 residents across 802 km², or 332 people per km².
- 266,130 residents
- 11 municipalities
- 802 km²
- 332 people/km²
Map and records: Região Autónoma da Madeira
All municipalities in Região Autónoma da Madeira
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| Municipality | Population | Population change over 4 years | Population density | Area | Population aged 65 and over | Population under 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funchal | 113,443 | +4.1% | 1,490 people/km² | 76.2 km² | 23.4% | 11.0% |
| Santa Cruz | 44,132 | +4.3% | 541.5 people/km² | 81.5 km² | 16.9% | 13.4% |
| Câmara de Lobos | 32,808 | +5.1% | 628.9 people/km² | 52.2 km² | 17.2% | 14.1% |
| Machico | 20,812 | +5.8% | 304.9 people/km² | 68.2 km² | 23.4% | 10.6% |
| Ribeira Brava | 13,172 | +5.2% | 201.3 people/km² | 65.5 km² | 22.9% | 11.9% |
| Calheta (Madeira) | 11,611 | +9.2% | 104.1 people/km² | 111.5 km² | 25.9% | 11.4% |
| Ponta do Sol | 8,806 | +6.6% | 190.5 people/km² | 46.2 km² | 22.4% | 12.1% |
| Porto Santo | 6,916 | +17.4% | 160.8 people/km² | 43.0 km² | 22.5% | 9.2% |
| Santana | 6,643 | +3.7% | 69.6 people/km² | 95.5 km² | 30.3% | 9.9% |
| São Vicente | 5,027 | +7.2% | 63.8 people/km² | 78.8 km² | 27.6% | 11.0% |
| Porto Moniz | 2,760 | +7.4% | 33.3 people/km² | 82.9 km² | 28.9% | 9.3% |
Região Autónoma da Madeira compared with the national figures
Population-weighted averages for rates; totals for counts.
| Indicator | Região Autónoma da Madeira | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over | 21.9% | 23.3% |
| Population under 15 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| Buildings | 90,970 | 3,573,416 |
| Buildings built before 1946 | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| Buildings built since 2001 | 20.7% | 17.3% |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair | 17.1% | 13.3% |
| Conventional family dwellings | 131,037 | 5,970,677 |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences | 12.9% | 15.8% |
| Vacant dwellings | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| Owner-occupied usual residences | 74.4% | 69.8% |
| Rented usual residences | 17.7% | 22.4% |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings | 33.5% | 46.6% |
| Usual residences without heating | 88.8% | 30.7% |
| Usual residences with central heating | 1.8% | 13.8% |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant | 3,395 kWh/inh. | 4,549 kWh/inh. |
| Population with completed higher education | 17.8% | 21.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 12.1% | 8.2% |
| Enterprises | 33,694 | 1,510,274 |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants | 129.2 | 134.6 |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant | 11,784 € | 12,214 € |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) | 88.5 | 100.7 |
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation | 9,926,753 | 82,011,658 |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants | 3,738 | 722.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Região Autónoma da Madeira?
Região Autónoma da Madeira has 11 municipalities. The most populous is Funchal, with 113,443 residents.
What is the population of Região Autónoma da Madeira?
Região Autónoma da Madeira has 266,130 residents (2025), or 332 people per km².