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

The value of building plans passed (at current prices) decreased by 8,3% (-R5 583,8 million) during January to July 2023 compared with January to July 2022. Decreases were reported for residential buildings (-16,4% or ‑R6 062,5 million) and additions and alterations (-5,7% or -R1 029,8 million). An increase was reported for non-residential buildings (12,0% or R1 508,5 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) decreased by 20,7% (-R8 241,5 million) during January to July 2023 compared with January to July 2022. Decreases were reported for additions and alterations (-53,3% or -R5 785,6 million), non-residential buildings (-16,9% or -R1 570,8 million) and residential buildings (-4,5% or -R885,1 million).