U.S. Serials Price Index—2002
from American Libraries
| Year | Number of Titles | Average Price | Price Change | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 289 | 437.07 | — | 100.0 |
| 1985–87 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1988 | 281 | 458.33 | N/A | 104.9 |
| 1989 | 281 | 493.23 | 7.6% | 112.8 |
| 1990 | 281 | 523.79 | 6.2% | 119.8 |
| 1991 | 281 | 584.93 | 11.7% | 133.8 |
| 1992 | 278 | 625.67 | 7.0% | 143.2 |
| 1993 | 278 | 641.28 | 2.5% | 146.7 |
| 1994 | 278 | 676.44 | 5.5% | 154.8 |
| 1995 | 281 | 695.88 | 2.9% | 159.2 |
| 1996 | 281 | 737.14 | 5.9% | 168.7 |
| 1997 | 287 | 751.99 | 2.0% | 172.1 |
| 1998 | 287 | 781.33 | 3.9% | 178.8 |
| 1999 | 294 | 798.73 | 2.2% | 182.7 |
| 2000 | 297 | 820.73 | 2.8% | 187.8 |
| 2001 | 301 | 822.48 | 0.2% | 188.2 |
| 2002 | 306 | 849.65 | 3.3% | 194.4 |