Key findings: P5041.1 - Selected building statistics of the private sector as reported by local government institutions, February 2022

The value of recorded building plans passed (at current prices) increased by 4,3% (R692,3 million) during January to February 2022 compared with January to February 2021. Increases were recorded for residential buildings (16,3% or R1 441,0 million) and additions and alterations (3,8% or R159,4 million). A decrease was recorded for non-residential buildings (-28,6% or -R908,1 million).

                                                                                                

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) increased by 12,7% (R905,3 million) during January to February 2022 compared with January to February 2021. Increases were recorded for additions and alterations (34,8% or R496,4 million) and residential buildings (14,4% or R552,6 million). A decrease was recorded for non-residential buildings (-7,7% or -R143,8 million).