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

The value of recorded building plans passed (at current prices) increased by 4,2% (R2 273,8 million) during the first half of 2022 compared with the first half of 2021. Increases were recorded for residential buildings (7,8% or R2 270,4 million) and additions and alterations (7,4% or R1 033,0 million). A decrease was reported for non-residential buildings (-9,4% or -R1 029,6 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) increased by 34,5% (R8 880,6 million) during the first half of 2022 compared with the first half of 2021. Increases were recorded for additions and alterations (79,8% or R4 394,6 million), non-residential buildings (41,7% or R2 346,0 million) and residential buildings (14,6% or R2 139,9 million).