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

The value of building plans passed (at current prices) decreased by 13,4% (-R7 251,3 million) during the first half of 2024 compared with the first half of 2023. Decreases were reported for residential buildings (-R3 567,9 million), non-residential buildings (-R1 875,2 million) and additions and alterations (-R1 808,2 million).

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) decreased by 17,2% (-R4 634,6 million) during the first half of 2024 compared with the first half of 2023. Decreases were reported for residential buildings (-R2 977,0 million) and non-residential buildings (-R1 804,0 million).