Key findings: P5041.1 - Selected building statistics of the private sector as reported by local government institutions, February 2021

The value of recorded building plans passed (at current prices) increased by 10,5% (R1 514,9 million) during January to February 2021 compared with January to February 2020. Residential buildings rose by 23,6% (R1 651,1 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) decreased by 39,3% (-R4 652,2 million) during January to February 2021 compared with January to February 2020. Decreases were recorded for non-residential buildings (-58,0% or -R2 579,4 million), additions and alterations (‑41,7% or -R1 022,5 million) and residential buildings (-21,3% or -R1 050,2 million).