U.S. Periodical Prices—2002
from American Libraries
| Year | Number of Titles | Average Price | Percentage Increase | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 265 | 78.70 | — | 100.0 |
| 1985 | 265 | 84.38 | 7.2 | 107.2 |
| 1986 | 265 | 92.66 | 9.8 | 117.7 |
| 1987 | 265 | 103.50 | 11.7 | 131.5 |
| 1988 | 265 | 114.83 | 11.0 | 145.9 |
| 1989 | 265 | 128.37 | 11.8 | 163.1 |
| 1990 | 265 | 138.84 | 8.2 | 176.4 |
| 1991 | 265 | 160.13 | 15.3 | 203.5 |
| 1992 | 265 | 192.77 | 20.4 | 244.9 |
| 1993 | 265 | 180.00 | -6.6 | 228.7 |
| 1994 | 265 | 195.62 | 8.7 | 248.6 |
| 1995 | 265 | 216.23 | 10.5 | 274.8 |
| 1996 | 265 | 247.74 | 14.6 | 314.8 |
| 1997 | 265 | 273.31 | 10.3 | 347.3 |
| 1998 | 265 | 306.60 | 12.2 | 389.6 |
| 1999 | 265 | 338.59 | 10.4 | 430.2 |
| 2000 | 265 | 369.23 | 9.0 | 469.2 |
| 2001 | 265 | 401.32 | 8.7 | 509.9 |
| 2002 | 265 | 432.88 | 7.9 | 550.0 |