Key findings: P5041.1 - Selected building statistics of the private sector as reported by local government institutions, December 2014

Building Statistics

The real value of recorded building plans passed (at constant 2010 prices) increased by 4,2% (R3 076,3 million) year-on-year in 2014. Residential buildings (13,7% or R4 422,2 million) was the only positive contributor to the increase.

The real value of buildings reported as completed (at constant 2010 prices) decreased by 5,2% (-R2 436,9 million) year-on-year in 2014. Additions and alterations (-27,9% or  R3 055,5 million) was the only negative contributor to the decrease.