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

The value of recorded building plans passed (at current prices) increased by 41,2% (R31 439,8 million) in 2021 compared with 2020. Increases were recorded for residential buildings (51,0% or R20 252,3 million), additions and alterations (43,6% or R9 079,1 million) and non-residential buildings (13,3% or R2 108,5 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) increased by 20,6% (R10 137,5 million) in 2021 compared with 2020. Increases were recorded for additions and alterations (33,5% or R3 377,2 million) and residential buildings (28,5% or R7 280,6 million).