U.S. Periodical Prices—2002
from American Libraries
| Year | Number of Titles | Average Price | Percentage Increase | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 151 | 20.54 | — | 100.0 |
| 1985 | 151 | 23.72 | 15.5 | 115.5 |
| 1986 | 151 | 24.98 | 5.3 | 121.6 |
| 1987 | 151 | 26.67 | 6.8 | 129.8 |
| 1988 | 151 | 28.60 | 7.2 | 139.3 |
| 1989 | 151 | 30.16 | 5.4 | 146.8 |
| 1990 | 151 | 32.20 | 6.8 | 156.8 |
| 1991 | 151 | 34.64 | 7.6 | 168.7 |
| 1992 | 151 | 35.81 | 3.4 | 174.3 |
| 1993 | 151 | 37.74 | 5.4 | 183.8 |
| 1994 | 151 | 39.47 | 4.6 | 192.2 |
| 1995 | 151 | 41.59 | 5.4 | 202.5 |
| 1996 | 151 | 43.73 | 5.2 | 212.9 |
| 1997 | 151 | 45.65 | 4.4 | 222.2 |
| 1998 | 151 | 48.10 | 5.4 | 234.2 |
| 1999 | 151 | 50.17 | 4.3 | 244.3 |
| 2000 | 151 | 51.87 | 3.4 | 252.5 |
| 2001 | 151 | 54.11 | 4.3 | 263.4 |
| 2002 | 151 | 57.15 | 5.6 | 278.2 |