Funchal: population and statistics
Funchal has a population of 113,443 (2025) across 76.2 km², or 1,490 people per km². It ranks 24 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.1% between 2021 and 2025.
- 113,443 residents
- 76.2 km²
- 1,490 people/km²
- 51 m
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Região Autónoma da Madeira, Funchal ranks No. 1 by population.
Usual residences with central heating: 1.6% in Funchal, compared with an average of 1.8% in Região Autónoma da Madeira and 13.8% nationally.
Largest business sector: Administrative and support services, with 16.3% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 28° generates about 1,412 kWh a year here.
Funchal in numbers
Where is Funchal?
Population of Funchal over time
Funchal had 108,947 residents in 2021 and 113,443 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 108,947 |
| 2022 | 110,616 |
| 2023 | 112,290 |
| 2024 | 113,616 |
| 2025 | 113,443 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Região Autónoma da Madeira for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Região Autónoma da Madeira for “Population density”.
- “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Usual residences with central heating”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 10,667 football pitches.
- Its population density is 12.0 times the national average.
All indicators for Funchal
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Funchal | Região Autónoma da Madeira | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.4% | 21.9% | 26.9% | ranked 221 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 11.0% | 11.8% | 11.7% | ranked 188 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 213.0 | – | 229.9 | ranked 181 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 1,490 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 16 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 4.13% | – | 4.50% | ranked 164 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Funchal | Região Autónoma da Madeira | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 28,018 | 90,970 | 3,573,416 | ranked 24 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 14.3% | 11.4% | 12.8% | ranked 121 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 16.3% | 20.7% | 16.8% | ranked 171 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 16.8% | 17.1% | 14.2% | ranked 87 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 52,234 | 131,037 | 5,970,677 | ranked 25 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 8.4% | 12.9% | 25.8% | ranked 275 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 13.2% | 13.5% | 13.1% | ranked 150 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 65.5% | 74.4% | 77.8% | ranked 289 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 26.6% | 17.7% | 13.6% | ranked 15 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 48.4% | 33.5% | 13.8% | ranked 36 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 3,100 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 14 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Funchal | Região Autónoma da Madeira | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 87.9% | 88.8% | 18.6% | ranked 9 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 1.6% | 1.8% | 12.6% | ranked 299 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,775 kWh/inh. | 3,395 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 147 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Funchal | Região Autónoma da Madeira | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 16,600 | 33,694 | 1,510,274 | ranked 20 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 147.8 | 129.2 | 128.1 | ranked 75 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 13,787 € | 11,784 € | 10,553 € | ranked 15 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 109.1 | 88.5 | 79.5 | ranked 13 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Funchal | Região Autónoma da Madeira | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 12.1% | 12.1% | 7.0% | ranked 10 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,465 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 39 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Funchal | Região Autónoma da Madeira | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 6,384,904 | 9,926,753 | 82,011,658 | ranked 4 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 5,624 | 3,738 | 275.0 | ranked 5 of 306 |
Education
| Indicator | Funchal | Região Autónoma da Madeira | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 22.9% | 17.8% | 13.2% | ranked 24 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Funchal
Business sectors: Funchal
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Administrative and support services16.3% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical13.0% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services12.8% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade11.7% ×0.8
- Health and social work9.4% ×1.2
- Real estate6.6% ×1.5
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing5.2% ×0.6
- Construction4.3% ×0.6
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Funchal?
Funchal has 113,443 residents (2025), ranking 24 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Funchal?
Funchal covers 76.2 km², with a density of 1,490 people per km².
Is the population of Funchal growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Funchal went from 108,947 to 113,443, a change of +4.1%.
Where is Funchal?
Funchal is in Região Autónoma da Madeira. Latitude 32.650, longitude −16.917.
Overnight stays in tourist accommodation: what is the figure for Funchal?
In Funchal, “Overnight stays in tourist accommodation” stands at 6,384,904 (2025), ranking 4 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 38,935.
Usual residences with central heating: what is the figure for Funchal?
In Funchal, “Usual residences with central heating” stands at 1.6% (2021), ranking 299 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 12.6%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Funchal?
In Funchal, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 28° produces about 1,412 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Funchal?
The nearest to Funchal are Câmara de Lobos (4.7 km), Santa Cruz (8.5 km), Ribeira Brava (14 km), Machico (16 km), Santana (17 km).
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