Around 10% of Madeira residents aged 15 and above consumed sugary soft drinks daily in 2025, a proportion higher than the national average of 7.9%. Data released by the Regional Statistics Directorate of Madeira (DREM), based on the 2025 National Health Survey, indicates that 35.6% of the region's population never consumes these beverages.
Daily consumption was more prevalent among men (13.1%) than women (7.2%). The percentage of non-consumers of these drinks increased with age, reaching 53% for those aged 65 to 74.
The survey also revealed that 16% of Madeira's population aged 15 and over were smokers in 2025, exceeding the national average of 14.6%. Smoking prevalence was higher among men (21.5%) than women (11%).
