U.S. Periodical Prices—2002
from American Libraries
| Year | Number of Titles | Average Price | Percentage Increase | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 138 | 69.74 | — | 100.0 |
| 1985 | 138 | 76.34 | 9.5 | 109.5 |
| 1986 | 138 | 83.71 | 9.7 | 120.0 |
| 1987 | 138 | 92.05 | 10.0 | 132.0 |
| 1988 | 138 | 100.57 | 9.3 | 144.2 |
| 1989 | 138 | 114.52 | 13.9 | 164.2 |
| 1990 | 138 | 125.31 | 9.4 | 179.7 |
| 1991 | 138 | 135.40 | 8.0 | 194.1 |
| 1992 | 138 | 145.22 | 7.3 | 208.2 |
| 1993 | 138 | 156.74 | 7.9 | 224.7 |
| 1994 | 138 | 171.80 | 9.6 | 246.3 |
| 1995 | 138 | 190.58 | 10.9 | 273.3 |
| 1996 | 138 | 211.72 | 11.1 | 303.6 |
| 1997 | 138 | 233.90 | 10.5 | 335.4 |
| 1998 | 138 | 258.91 | 10.7 | 371.3 |
| 1999 | 138 | 287.91 | 11.2 | 412.8 |
| 2000 | 138 | 319.46 | 11.0 | 458.1 |
| 2001 | 138 | 355.63 | 11.3 | 509.9 |
| 2002 | 138 | 387.15 | 8.9 | 555.1 |