- RUC Sales
- $1,866,869,115.53
- Kilometres Sold
- 16,481,067,958 km
- Licences Sold
- 3,501,170
2023 Sales in Review
Compared with Same 12 calendar months in 2022, New Zealand RUC sales were 2.0% higher. The difference in recorded sales value was $36,119,104.68. This compares the same calendar months in each year; it does not adjust for the number of days or when licences were bought.
The 2023 total combines 12 published months, from January 2023 through December 2023. All twelve calendar months are included. Across those months, average monthly RUC Sales were $155,572,426.29.
Among the 12 recorded months shown in the chart (January 2023 to December 2023), November 2023 had the highest RUC Sales at $192,184,909.43; April 2023 had the lowest at $105,063,106.48. This identifies the range of the published observations, rather than a seasonally adjusted trend.
2023 Monthly Sales Figures
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| Month | RUC Sales | Kilometres Sold | Licences Sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2023 | $170,919,514.04 | 1,219,509,843 | 274,644 |
| November 2023 | $192,184,909.43 | 1,284,991,264 | 304,022 |
| October 2023 | $180,064,273.41 | 1,179,774,520 | 282,047 |
| September 2023 | $163,692,935.19 | 1,071,089,499 | 260,146 |
| August 2023 | $164,739,946.69 | 1,058,178,012 | 268,523 |
| July 2023 | $137,450,958.33 | 908,423,415 | 236,784 |
| June 2023 | $185,628,654.94 | 2,528,684,392 | 415,649 |
| May 2023 | $128,873,813.95 | 1,422,868,727 | 302,449 |
| April 2023 | $105,063,106.48 | 1,108,344,702 | 246,885 |
| March 2023 | $133,625,621.74 | 1,409,468,465 | 313,103 |
| February 2023 | $123,190,782.33 | 779,587,812 | 205,948 |
| January 2023 | $181,434,599.00 | 2,510,147,307 | 390,970 |
How the figures compare
Annual comparisons use exactly the same calendar months in both years. A partial year is not compared with a complete year.
| Measure | January to December 2023 | Same 12 calendar months in 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| RUC Sales | $1,866,869,115.53 | $1,830,750,010.85+2.0% change |
| Kilometres Sold | 16,481,067,958 | 18,354,863,707-10.2% change |
| Licences Sold | 3,501,170 | 3,722,769-6.0% change |
Reading This Report
These are NZTA's published RUC sales figures. Kilometres Sold measure distance purchased, rather than distance driven during the period. Licences Sold do not count unique vehicles. Regional figures describe the registered owner's address.
Refunds, reversals, changes in RUC rates and the timing of advance purchases can affect comparisons. The report is a snapshot of the source revision shown above; the live explorer may contain later revisions.
Data source and definitionsCite this report
RUCSPY, NZ RUC Sales Data 2023. Source: NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Road User Charges - Monthly Summary, source revision 5 November 2026. Source data licensed CC BY 4.0.
https://rucspy.co.nz/annual/2023/