Santana: population and statistics
Santana has a population of 6,643 (2025) across 95.5 km², or 69.6 people per km². It ranks 224 of 308 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.7% between 2021 and 2025.
- 6,643 residents
- 95.5 km²
- 70 people/km²
- 505 m
Key points
Among the 11 municipalities in Região Autónoma da Madeira, Santana ranks No. 9 by population.
Rented usual residences: 5.4% in Santana, compared with an average of 17.7% in Região Autónoma da Madeira and 22.4% nationally.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: 2,513 in Santana, compared with an average of 3,738 in Região Autónoma da Madeira and 722.7 nationally.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 28.8% of the area's businesses.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 26° generates about 1,238 kWh a year here.
Santana in numbers
Where is Santana?
Population of Santana over time
Santana had 6,403 residents in 2021 and 6,643 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,403 |
| 2022 | 6,416 |
| 2023 | 6,498 |
| 2024 | 6,654 |
| 2025 | 6,643 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Região Autónoma da Madeira for “Elevation”.
- Number 1 in Região Autónoma da Madeira for “Population aged 65 and over”.
- “Rented usual residences”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Usual residences without heating”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,371 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Machico (20,812 residents), 13 km away.
All indicators for Santana
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 | Santana | Região Autónoma da Madeira | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population aged 65 and over (2025) | 30.3% | 21.9% | 26.9% | ranked 105 of 307 | |
| Population under 15 (2025) | 9.9% | 11.8% | 11.7% | ranked 246 of 307 | |
| Ageing index (older people per 100 young people) (2025) | 306.2 | – | 229.9 | ranked 78 of 307 | |
| Population density (inhabitants per km²) (2025) | 69.6 inh./km² | – | 69.6 inh./km² | ranked 153 of 307 | |
| Population change between 2021 and 2025 (2025) | 3.75% | – | 4.50% | ranked 175 of 307 |
Housing
| Indicator | Santana | Região Autónoma da Madeira | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings (2021) | 4,712 | 90,970 | 3,573,416 | ranked 227 of 308 | |
| Buildings built before 1946 (2021) | 11.1% | 11.4% | 12.8% | ranked 193 of 307 | |
| Buildings built since 2001 (2021) | 18.5% | 20.7% | 16.8% | ranked 112 of 307 | |
| Buildings in need of medium or extensive repair (2021) | 11.6% | 17.1% | 14.2% | ranked 222 of 307 | |
| Conventional family dwellings (2021) | 4,885 | 131,037 | 5,970,677 | ranked 237 of 308 | |
| Dwellings used as secondary residences (2021) | 29.2% | 12.9% | 25.8% | ranked 131 of 307 | |
| Vacant dwellings (2021) | 16.0% | 13.5% | 13.1% | ranked 84 of 307 | |
| Owner-occupied usual residences (2021) | 87.5% | 74.4% | 77.8% | ranked 23 of 307 | |
| Rented usual residences (2021) | 5.4% | 17.7% | 13.6% | ranked 292 of 307 | |
| Usual residences in buildings with 3 or more dwellings (2021) | 3.5% | 33.5% | 13.8% | ranked 275 of 307 | |
| Median selling price of housing per m² (2025) | 1,333 €/m² | – | 1,108 €/m² | ranked 117 of 305 |
Energy
| Indicator | Santana | Região Autónoma da Madeira | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usual residences without heating (2021) | 75.7% | 88.8% | 18.6% | ranked 20 of 307 | |
| Usual residences with central heating (2021) | 5.6% | 1.8% | 12.6% | ranked 213 of 307 | |
| Electricity consumption per inhabitant (2024) | 3,148 kWh/inh. | 3,395 kWh/inh. | 3,690 kWh/inh. | ranked 227 of 307 |
Economy
| Indicator | Santana | Região Autónoma da Madeira | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2023) | 705 | 33,694 | 1,510,274 | ranked 259 of 308 | |
| Enterprises per 1,000 inhabitants (2023) | 108.5 | 129.2 | 128.1 | ranked 255 of 307 | |
| Declared gross income per inhabitant (2024) | 9,377 € | 11,784 € | 10,553 € | ranked 256 of 307 | |
| Purchasing power per capita (Portugal = 100) (2023) | 65.9 | 88.5 | 79.5 | ranked 288 of 307 |
Employment
| Indicator | Santana | Região Autónoma da Madeira | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate (2021) | 9.9% | 12.1% | 7.0% | ranked 35 of 307 | |
| Average monthly earnings of employees (2024) | 1,138 € | – | 1,258 € | ranked 267 of 307 |
Tourism
| Indicator | Santana | Região Autónoma da Madeira | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight stays in tourist accommodation (2025) | 167,104 | 9,926,753 | 82,011,658 | ranked 64 of 307 | |
| Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants (2025) | 2,513 | 3,738 | 275.0 | ranked 16 of 306 | |
| Share of overnight stays in local accommodation (alojamento local) (2025) | 32.6% | – | 18.4% | ranked 39 of 178 |
Education
| Indicator | Santana | Região Autónoma da Madeira | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population with completed higher education (2021) | 11.2% | 17.8% | 13.2% | ranked 217 of 307 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Santana
Business sectors: Santana
Share of each sector in total businesses; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing28.8% ×3.6
- Accommodation and food services18.0% ×2.2
- Administrative and support services11.8% ×0.7
- Wholesale and retail trade10.5% ×0.7
- Construction5.5% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.4% ×0.7
- Professional, scientific and technical4.1% ×0.4
- Transport and storage3.7% ×1.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Santana?
Santana has 6,643 residents (2025), ranking 224 of 308 municipalities.
How big is Santana?
Santana covers 95.5 km², with a density of 70 people per km².
Is the population of Santana growing?
Between 2021 and 2025, the population of Santana went from 6,403 to 6,643, a change of +3.7%.
Where is Santana?
Santana is in Região Autónoma da Madeira. Latitude 32.800, longitude −16.867.
Rented usual residences: what is the figure for Santana?
In Santana, “Rented usual residences” stands at 5.4% (2021), ranking 292 of 307 municipalities; the national median is 13.6%.
Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Santana?
In Santana, “Overnight stays per 100 inhabitants” stands at 2,513 (2025), ranking 16 of 306 municipalities; the national median is 275.0.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Santana?
In Santana, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 26° produces about 1,238 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Santana?
The nearest to Santana are Machico (13 km), Santa Cruz (14 km), São Vicente (17 km), Funchal (17 km), Câmara de Lobos (19 km).
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