Key findings: P5041.1 - Selected building statistics of the private sector as reported by local government institutions, April 2023

The value of building plans passed (at current prices) decreased by 11,8% (-R4 442,4 million) during January to April 2023 compared with January to April 2022. Decreases were reported for non-residential buildings (-27,7% or -R2 213,8 million) and residential buildings (-12,7% or -R2 569,3 million). An increase was reported for additions and alterations (3,7% or R340,7 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) decreased by 20,6% (-R4 672,2 million) during January to April 2023 compared with January to April 2022. Decreases were reported for additions and alterations (-48,2% or -R3 097,5 million), residential buildings (-10,5% or -R1 126,4 million) and non-residential buildings (-8,1% or -R448,3 million).