Key findings: P5041.1 - Selected building statistics of the private sector as reported by local government institutions, April 2024

The value of building plans passed (at current prices) decreased by 6,0% (-R1 969,0 million) during January to April 2024 compared with January to April 2023. Decreases were reported for residential buildings (-10,7% or -R1 850,5 million) and additions and alterations (-3,9% or -R353,2 million). An increase was reported for non-residential buildings (3,7% or R234,7 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) decreased by 14,5% (-R2 479,0 million) during January to April 2024 compared with January to April 2023. Decreases were reported for non-residential buildings (-39,9% or -R2 027,0 million) and residential buildings (-8,4% or -R781,0 million). An increase was reported for additions and alterations (11,9% or R329,0 million).