U.S. Periodical Prices—2002
from American Libraries
| Year | Number of Titles | Average Price | Percentage Increase | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 238 | 106.56 | — | 100.0 |
| 1985 | 238 | 116.93 | 9.7 | 109.7 |
| 1986 | 238 | 129.96 | 11.1 | 122.0 |
| 1987 | 238 | 146.08 | 12.4 | 137.1 |
| 1988 | 238 | 159.33 | 9.1 | 149.5 |
| 1989 | 238 | 173.21 | 8.7 | 162.5 |
| 1990 | 238 | 188.20 | 8.7 | 176.6 |
| 1991 | 238 | 209.55 | 11.3 | 196.7 |
| 1992 | 238 | 235.26 | 12.3 | 220.8 |
| 1993 | 238 | 240.92 | 2.4 | 226.1 |
| 1994 | 238 | 271.68 | 12.8 | 255.0 |
| 1995 | 238 | 308.79 | 13.7 | 289.8 |
| 1996 | 238 | 342.07 | 10.8 | 321.0 |
| 1997 | 238 | 379.84 | 11.0 | 356.5 |
| 1998 | 238 | 420.36 | 10.7 | 394.5 |
| 1999 | 238 | 466.61 | 11.0 | 437.9 |
| 2000 | 238 | 516.70 | 10.7 | 484.9 |
| 2001 | 238 | 559.23 | 8.2 | 524.8 |
| 2002 | 238 | 603.11 | 7.8 | 566.0 |