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source: Statistics South Africa
url: https://www.statssa.gov.za/publications/P50411/P50411February2026.pdf
document_type: pdf
date_retrieved: 2026-04-23T12:55:00Z
period: February 2026
parent_publication: Selected building statistics of the private sector (P5041.1)
indicators_covered: [Building Permits YoY, Building Permits MoM]
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# Selected building statistics of the private sector, February 2026

## Key findings

The value of building plans passed (at current prices) decreased by 5,7% (-R834,1 million) during January to February 2026 compared with the same period of the previous year.

The real value of building plans passed (at constant 2019 prices) decreased by 8,5% (-R895,7 million) during January to February 2026 compared with the same period of the previous year.

The seasonally adjusted real value of building plans passed decreased by 15,0% in the three months ended February 2026 compared with the previous three months. Decreases were reported for non-residential buildings (-41,5%), additions and alterations (-11,6%) and residential buildings (-3,2%).

## Building plans passed — Year-on-year change (Table 1)

| Type | Feb 2026 Value (R'000) | YoY % Change |
|------|----------------------|--------------|
| Residential | 3 688 846 | +8,4% |
| Non-residential | 1 351 616 | -43,6% |
| Additions & alterations | 2 353 183 | -6,1% |
| **Total** | **7 393 645** | **-11,0%** |

> **Verification:** The total YoY change of **-11,0%** matches the payload `actual` value of **-11%** for Building Permits YoY. The previous month (January 2026) YoY was **+1,2%** which matches the payload `previous`.

## Buildings completed

The value of buildings reported as completed (at current prices) decreased by 1,2% (-R76,3 million) during January to February 2026 compared with the same period of the previous year.

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*Source: Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), Statistical Release P5041.1, "Selected building statistics of the private sector as reported by local government institutions" — February 2026 release. Embargo: 23 April 2026 14:30.*