Madeira's economy accelerated for the third consecutive month in April 2026, according to the Regional Economic Activity Indicator (IRAE) released by the Regional Directorate of Statistics of Madeira (DREM).
The positive performance was supported by various indicators, notably a 10.6% increase in tourism revenue, 4.8% in electricity production, 7.3% in port cargo movement, and 3.2% in airport passenger traffic.
In the labor market, registered unemployment fell by 4.9% and job offers increased by 5.6%. Investment also showed signs of recovery, with a 31.9% rise in licensed buildings and a 3.7% increase in cement sales. Overall inflation rose to 3.7% in April.
