U.S. Periodical Prices—2002
from American Libraries
| Year | Number of Titles | Average Price | Percentage Increase | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 145 | 26.90 | — | 100.0 |
| 1985 | 145 | 27.03 | 0.5 | 100.5 |
| 1986 | 145 | 28.28 | 4.6 | 105.1 |
| 1987 | 145 | 30.58 | 8.1 | 113.7 |
| 1988 | 145 | 32.43 | 6.0 | 120.5 |
| 1989 | 145 | 35.07 | 8.1 | 130.4 |
| 1990 | 145 | 36.89 | 5.2 | 137.2 |
| 1991 | 145 | 38.61 | 4.7 | 143.5 |
| 1992 | 145 | 41.15 | 6.6 | 153.0 |
| 1993 | 145 | 42.08 | 2.2 | 156.4 |
| 1994 | 145 | 44.92 | 6.8 | 167.0 |
| 1995 | 145 | 46.74 | 4.1 | 173.8 |
| 1996 | 145 | 48.24 | 3.2 | 179.3 |
| 1997 | 144 | 50.02 | 3.7 | 185.9 |
| 1998 | 144 | 52.08 | 4.1 | 193.6 |
| 1999 | 144 | 54.53 | 4.7 | 202.7 |
| 2000 | 144 | 56.51 | 3.6 | 210.1 |
| 2001 | 144 | 59.17 | 4.7 | 220.0 |
| 2002 | 144 | 62.33 | 5.3 | 231.7 |