Madeira in Numbers
Madeira has 259,440 inhabitants (2025).
The key indicators for the Autonomous Region of Madeira — population, tourism, economy and quality of life — from official Eurostat data.
Resident population
259,440
2025 data
Tourist nights / year
9,952,837
2025 data
Guests / year
1,924,706
2025 data
GDP per capita
€29,000
2024 data
GDP
€7,486 M
2024 data
Population density
322.9 /km²
2024 data
Life expectancy
81.4 years
2024 data
Source: EurostatUpdated: 1 Aug 2026
About this data
The figures refer to the Madeira NUTS2 region (PT30) and come from Eurostat, the European statistical authority. Each indicator shows the most recent available reference year and updates automatically when Eurostat publishes new data.
Frequently asked questions
- How many people live in Madeira?
- The Autonomous Region of Madeira has 259,440 inhabitants (2025, Eurostat). Most live in the municipality of Funchal and along the south coast.
- How many tourists visit Madeira each year?
- Madeira records several million nights in tourist accommodation each year and over a million guests. Tourism is the main driver of the regional economy.
- What is Madeira's GDP?
- Madeira's GDP per capita is around the figures shown above (Eurostat). The economy rests mainly on tourism, services and trade.
- Where does this data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat for the Madeira NUTS2 region (PT30) and are updated when Eurostat publishes new data. The reference year is shown on each indicator.
- What is Madeira's population density?
- Madeira's population density is about 322.9 inhabitants per km² (2024).