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

The value of recorded building plans passed (at current prices) increased by 43,6% (R29 969,0 million) during January to November 2021 compared with January to November 2020. Increases were recorded for residential buildings (52,0% or R18 642,9 million), additions and alterations (47,2% or R8 891,1 million) and non-residential buildings (17,3% or R2 435,0 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) increased by 24,2% (R10 532,1 million) during January to November 2021 compared with January to November 2020. Increases were recorded for additions and alterations (37,8% or R3 474,5 million) and residential buildings (31,7% or R7 078,1 million).