The value of building plans approved in South Africa's larger municipalities surged by 19.4% year-on-year to ZAR 9.4 billion in September 2024, the highest level since May 2023. This sharp increase follows a 1.5% decline in the previous month. Permits for non-residential buildings soared by 101.3%, compared to a 6.9% slump in August, while permits for additions and alterations rose by 9.4%, reversing the previous month's 3.6% drop. Residential building permits rose 5.9%, a significant improvement from the 2.7% increase in August. source: Statistics South Africa

Building Permits in South Africa increased to 9414088 ZAR Thousand in September from 8480733 ZAR Thousand in August of 2024. Building Permits in South Africa averaged 4075563.99 ZAR Thousand from 1981 until 2024, reaching an all time high of 12114101.00 ZAR Thousand in June of 2023 and a record low of 218553.00 ZAR Thousand in December of 1985. This page provides - South Africa Building Plans Passed- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. South Africa Building Plans Passed - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on November of 2024.

Building Permits in South Africa increased to 9414088 ZAR Thousand in September from 8480733 ZAR Thousand in August of 2024. Building Permits in South Africa is expected to be 10100000.00 ZAR Thousand by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations.




Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2024-10-18 11:00 AM
Building Permits YoY
Aug -1.5% 6.7% 3.9%
2024-11-21 11:00 AM
Building Permits YoY
Sep 19.4% -1.5% 3.8%
2024-12-12 11:00 AM
Building Permits YoY
Oct 19.4%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Building Permits YoY 9414088.00 8480733.00 ZAR Thousand Sep 2024
Housing Index 113.80 113.50 points Jun 2024
Price to Rent Ratio 101.23 102.38 Jun 2024
Residential Property Prices 3.20 3.00 Percent Jun 2024

South Africa Building Plans Passed
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) conducts a monthly building statistics survey collecting information regarding building plans passed and buildings completed, financed by the private sector, from the largest local government institutions in South Africa. According to these institutions, they are not always notified about low-cost housing projects and therefore do not include the bulk of low-cost dwelling-houses. The monthly survey represents approximately 90 percent of the total value of buildings completed. The statistical unit for the collection of information is a local government institution. Local government institutions include district municipalities, metropolitan municipalities and local municipalities.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
9414088.00 8480733.00 12114101.00 218553.00 1981 - 2024 ZAR Thousand Monthly
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South Africa Building Permits Jump in September
The value of building plans approved in South Africa's larger municipalities surged by 19.4% year-on-year to ZAR 9.4 billion in September 2024, the highest level since May 2023. This sharp increase follows a 1.5% decline in the previous month. Permits for non-residential buildings soared by 101.3%, compared to a 6.9% slump in August, while permits for additions and alterations rose by 9.4%, reversing the previous month's 3.6% drop. Residential building permits rose 5.9%, a significant improvement from the 2.7% increase in August.
2024-11-21
South Africa Building Plans Rebound in July
The value of building plans passed in South Africa's larger municipalities rose by 5.5% year-on-year to ZAR 8.23 billion in July 2024, following a 31.9% decrease in the previous month. Permits rebounded for non-residential buildings (96.5% vs -46.4% in June 2024) and additions and alterations (9.6% vs -16.9%). Meanwhile, permits fell at a lower rate for residential buildings (-19.2% vs -26.5%).
2024-09-19
South Africa Building Plans Sink in June
The value of building plans passed in South Africa's larger municipalities declined by 31.8% year-on-year to ZAR 8.26 billion in June 2024, following a downwardly revised 15.3% decrease in the previous month. Permits fell for residential buildings (-26.2% vs -9.1% in May); non-residential buildings (-46.4% vs -0.9%); and additions and alterations (-17.1% vs -34.5%).
2024-08-15