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

The value of recorded building plans passed (at current prices) increased by 8,7% (R2 251,3 million) in the first quarter of 2022 compared with the first quarter of 2021. Increases were recorded for residential buildings (14,8% or R1 980,9 million) and additions and alterations (4,3% or R288,4 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) increased by 27,9% (R3 373,4 million) in the first quarter of 2022 compared with the first quarter of 2021. Increases were recorded for non-residential buildings (68,8% or R1 621,4 million), additions and alterations (43,4% or R1 153,1 million) and residential buildings (8,4% or R599,0 million).