At the end of 2025, Madeira had 67,400 Social Security pensioners, a 1.1% increase from the previous year. The majority received old-age pensions (63.8%), followed by survivor pensions (26.2%) and disability pensions (10.1%). The average annual pension value reached €7,135, a 5.0% increase.
Conversely, the number of individuals receiving unemployment benefits decreased by 6.5% to 6,000 people. The average duration of the benefit was 176 days, with an average value of €3,674. Family benefits, such as child allowances and parental leave, also saw a slight decrease in the number of beneficiaries.
