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

The value of building plans passed (at current prices) decreased by 11,9% (-R10 437,9 million) during January to September 2023 compared with January to September 2022. Decreases were reported for residential buildings (-16,4% or -R7 665,7 million) and additions and alterations (-12,1% or -R3 014,4 million). An increase was reported for non-residential buildings (1,5% or R242,3 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) decreased by 19,0% (-R9 699,0 million) during January to September 2023 compared with January to September 2022. Decreases were reported for additions and alterations (-49,7% or -R6 570,7 million), non-residential buildings (‑17,5% or -R2 031,6 million) and residential buildings (-4,2% or -R1 096,7 million).