Porto Moniz: population and statistics
Porto Moniz has a population of 2,760 (2025) across 82.9 km², or 33.3 people per km². It ranks 299 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +7.4% between 2021 and 2025.
- 2,760 residents
- 82.9 km²
- 33 people/km²
- 22 m
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Região Autónoma da Madeira, Porto Moniz ranks No. 11 by population.
Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100): 61.8 in Porto Moniz, compared with an average of 88.5 in Região Autónoma da Madeira and 100.7 nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 27.2% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 25° generates about 1,234 kWh a year here.
Porto Moniz in numbers
Where is Porto Moniz?
Population of Porto Moniz over time
Porto Moniz had 2,569 residents in 2021 and 2,760 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,569 |
| 2022 | 2,575 |
| 2023 | 2,593 |
| 2024 | 2,667 |
| 2025 | 2,760 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Região Autónoma da Madeira for “Ageing index (older people per 100 young people)”.
- Number 1 in Região Autónoma da Madeira for “Vacant dwellings”.
- “Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100)”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Average monthly earnings of employees”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Buildings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,615 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.7 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Porto Moniz
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 | Porto Moniz | Região Autónoma da Madeira | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.9% | 21.9% | 26.9% | ranked 125 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 9.3% | 11.8% | 11.7% | ranked 260 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 310.5 | – | 229.9 | ranked 76 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 33.3 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 212 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 7.43% | – | 4.50% | ranked 81 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Porto Moniz | Região Autónoma da Madeira | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 1,875 | 90,970 | 3,573,416 | ranked 301 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 4.9% | 11.4% | 12.8% | ranked 295 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 23.7% | 20.7% | 16.8% | ranked 38 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 15.1% | 17.1% | 14.2% | ranked 136 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 2,023 | 131,037 | 5,970,677 | ranked 302 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 27.1% | 12.9% | 25.8% | ranked 141 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 19.2% | 13.5% | 13.1% | ranked 30 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 83.0% | 74.4% | 77.8% | ranked 84 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 10.2% | 17.7% | 13.6% | ranked 215 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 7.1% | 33.5% | 13.8% | ranked 231 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,412 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 109 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Porto Moniz | Região Autónoma da Madeira | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 89.9% | 88.8% | 18.6% | ranked 6 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 12.6% | ranked 302 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 4,219 kWh/inh. | 3,395 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 114 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Porto Moniz | Região Autónoma da Madeira | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 368 | 33,694 | 1,510,274 | ranked 294 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 141.9 | 129.2 | 128.1 | ranked 100 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,698 € | 11,784 € | 10,553 € | ranked 223 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 61.8 | 88.5 | 79.5 | ranked 307 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Porto Moniz | Região Autónoma da Madeira | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 11.2% | 12.1% | 7.0% | ranked 20 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,057 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 305 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Porto Moniz | Região Autónoma da Madeira | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 125,208 | 9,926,753 | 82,011,658 | ranked 78 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 4,614 | 3,738 | 275.0 | ranked 8 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 24.6% | – | 18.4% | ranked 62 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Porto Moniz | Região Autónoma da Madeira | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 11.3% | 17.8% | 13.2% | ranked 213 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Porto Moniz
Business sectors: Porto Moniz
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services27.2% ×3.3
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing25.5% ×3.2
- Wholesale and retail trade9.5% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×0.5
- Health and social work5.4% ×0.7
- Construction5.2% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical4.3% ×0.4
- Transport and storage3.5% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Porto Moniz?
Porto Moniz has 2,760 residents (2025), ranking 299 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Porto Moniz?
Porto Moniz covers 82.9 km², with a density of 33 people per km².
Is the population of Porto Moniz growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Porto Moniz went from 2,569 to 2,760, a change of +7.4%.
Where is Porto Moniz?
Porto Moniz is in Região Autónoma da Madeira. Latitude 32.867, longitude −17.167.
Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100): what is the figure for Porto Moniz?
In Porto Moniz, “Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100)” stands at 61.8 (2023), ranking 307 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 79.5.
Average monthly earnings of employees: what is the figure for Porto Moniz?
In Porto Moniz, “Average monthly earnings of employees” stands at 1,057 € (2024), ranking 305 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 1,258 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Porto Moniz?
In Porto Moniz, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 25° produces about 1,234 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Porto Moniz?
The nearest to Porto Moniz are São Vicente (14 km), Calheta (Madeira) (15 km), Ponta do Sol (21 km), Ribeira Brava (24 km), Santana (29 km).
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