U.S. Periodical Prices—2002
from American Libraries
| Year | Number of Titles | Average Price | Percentage Increase | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 149 | 43.87 | — | 100.0 |
| 1985 | 149 | 50.87 | 16.0 | 116.0 |
| 1986 | 149 | 56.31 | 10.7 | 128.4 |
| 1987 | 149 | 60.29 | 7.1 | 137.4 |
| 1988 | 149 | 64.27 | 6.6 | 146.5 |
| 1989 | 149 | 66.73 | 3.8 | 152.1 |
| 1990 | 149 | 77.61 | 16.3 | 176.9 |
| 1991 | 149 | 88.69 | 14.3 | 202.2 |
| 1992 | 149 | 91.19 | 2.8 | 207.9 |
| 1993 | 149 | 97.04 | 6.4 | 221.2 |
| 1994 | 149 | 106.28 | 9.5 | 242.3 |
| 1995 | 149 | 115.77 | 8.9 | 263.9 |
| 1996 | 149 | 126.77 | 9.5 | 289.0 |
| 1997 | 149 | 137.54 | 8.5 | 313.5 |
| 1998 | 149 | 151.01 | 9.8 | 344.2 |
| 1999 | 149 | 166.48 | 10.2 | 379.5 |
| 2000 | 149 | 182.56 | 9.7 | 416.1 |
| 2001 | 149 | 197.24 | 8.0 | 449.6 |
| 2002 | 149 | 217.37 | 10.2 | 495.5 |