U.S. Periodical Prices—2002
from American Libraries
| Year | Number of Titles | Average Price | Percentage Increase | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 90 | 37.15 | — | 100.0 |
| 1985 | 90 | 41.04 | 10.5 | 110.5 |
| 1986 | 90 | 45.59 | 11.1 | 122.7 |
| 1987 | 90 | 48.67 | 6.8 | 131.0 |
| 1988 | 90 | 54.73 | 12.5 | 147.3 |
| 1989 | 90 | 60.92 | 11.3 | 164.0 |
| 1990 | 90 | 64.49 | 5.8 | 173.6 |
| 1991 | 90 | 74.11 | 14.9 | 199.5 |
| 1992 | 90 | 75.13 | 1.4 | 202.2 |
| 1993 | 90 | 77.33 | 2.9 | 208.2 |
| 1994 | 90 | 82.23 | 6.3 | 221.3 |
| 1995 | 90 | 86.32 | 5.0 | 232.4 |
| 1996 | 90 | 92.44 | 7.1 | 248.8 |
| 1997 | 90 | 98.88 | 7.0 | 266.2 |
| 1998 | 90 | 100.39 | 1.5 | 270.2 |
| 1999 | 90 | 108.07 | 7.7 | 290.9 |
| 2000 | 90 | 115.57 | 6.9 | 311.1 |
| 2001 | 90 | 125.77 | 8.8 | 338.5 |
| 2002 | 90 | 136.69 | 8.7 | 367.9 |