U.S. Serials Price Index—2002
from American Libraries
| Year | Number of Titles | Average Price | Price Change | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 281 | 295.36 | — | 100.0 |
| 1985–87 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1988 | 302 | 378.37 | N/A | 128.1 |
| 1989 | 302 | 420.19 | 11.1% | 142.3 |
| 1990 | 303 | 443.36 | 5.5% | 150.1 |
| 1991 | 302 | 483.90 | 9.1% | 163.8 |
| 1992 | 301 | 529.35 | 9.4% | 179.2 |
| 1993 | 301 | 560.45 | 5.9% | 189.8 |
| 1994 | 301 | 593.73 | 5.9% | 201.0 |
| 1995 | 301 | 640.14 | 7.8% | 216.7 |
| 1996 | 301 | 675.82 | 5.6% | 228.8 |
| 1997 | 302 | 716.95 | 6.1% | 242.7 |
| 1998 | 302 | 757.33 | 5.6% | 256.4 |
| 1999 | 301 | 804.40 | 6.2% | 272.3 |
| 2000 | 299 | 866.69 | 7.7% | 293.4 |
| 2001 | 303 | 924.29 | 6.6% | 312.9 |
| 2002 | 304 | 975.49 | 5.5% | 330.3 |