U.S. Periodical Prices—2002
from American Libraries
| Year | Number of Titles | Average Price | Percentage Increase | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 211 | 381.86 | — | 100.0 |
| 1985 | 211 | 453.47 | 18.8 | 118.8 |
| 1986 | 211 | 483.09 | 6.5 | 126.5 |
| 1987 | 211 | 537.54 | 11.3 | 140.8 |
| 1988 | 211 | 592.22 | 10.2 | 155.1 |
| 1989 | 211 | 621.70 | 5.0 | 162.8 |
| 1990 | 211 | 678.09 | 9.1 | 177.6 |
| 1991 | 211 | 742.80 | 9.5 | 194.5 |
| 1992 | 211 | 842.42 | 13.4 | 220.6 |
| 1993 | 210 | 906.26 | 7.6 | 237.3 |
| 1994 | 210 | 964.13 | 6.4 | 252.5 |
| 1995 | 210 | 1,033.65 | 7.2 | 270.7 |
| 1996 | 210 | 1,099.42 | 6.4 | 287.9 |
| 1997 | 210 | 1,216.51 | 10.7 | 318.6 |
| 1998 | 209 | 1,311.50 | 7.8 | 343.5 |
| 1999 | 208 | 1,421.31 | 8.4 | 372.2 |
| 2000 | 206 | 1,575.51 | 10.8 | 412.6 |
| 2001 | 199 | 1,774.85 | 12.7 | 464.8 |
| 2002 | 190 | 1,962.39 | 10.6 | 513.9 |