Key findings: P5041.1 - Selected building statistics of the private sector as reported by local government institutions, December 2020

The value of recorded building plans passed (at current prices) decreased by 32,2% (-R35 200,9 million) in 2020 compared with 2019. Decreases were recorded for non-residential buildings (-37,2% or -R8 764,0 million), additions and alterations (-31,5% or -R9 519,8 million) and residential buildings (-30,5% or -R16 917,1 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) decreased by 44,9% (-R39 907,7 million) in 2020 compared with 2019. Decreases were recorded for residential buildings (-51,4% or -R26 959,6 million), non-residential buildings (-42,0% or -R9 750,3 million) and additions and alterations (-24,1% or -R3 197,7 million).