¥4000 in 1962 is worth ¥26496.91 today

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Value of ¥4000 from 1962 to 2024

In 1913 the price of ¥4000 is approximately equal to ¥26496.91 today in 2024. Prices changed by 3.23% (or ¥362.85) per year on average during that period. It means that every purchase will cost you 6.62 times as much.
For anyone curious about the value of ¥4000 in 1962 and what it would be worth today in 2024, this page provides a detailed analysis using the cumulative price change, average inflation rate, and other key financial indicators.


How Much is ¥4000 in 1962 Worth Today?

  • Converted Amount: The ¥4000 from 1962, adjusted for inflation, would be equivalent to ¥26496.91 in 2024.
  • Cumulative Price Change: Over this period, the cumulative price change has been 562.42%.
  • Average Inflation Rate: The average annual inflation rate between 1962 and 2024 has been 3.23%.
Inflation from 1962 to 2024
Cumulative price change 562.42%
Average inflation rate 3.23%
Converted amount ¥26496.91
Price difference ¥22496.91
CPI in 1962 155.12
CPI in 20241027.55
Inflation in 19623.80%
Inflation in 20240.08%
¥4000 in 1962¥26496.91 in 2024

Key Financial Indicators:

Consumer Price Index (CPI) Comparison

  • CPI in 1962: 155.12
  • CPI in 2024: 1027.55

The CPI index has changed by 14.07 points per year on average over 62 years. The chart below represents the price changes from 1962 to 2024 (for convenience, the values converted in Chinese Yuans):

Inflation Rate at 1962 and 2024

  • Inflation in 1962: 3.80%
  • Inflation in 2024: 0.08%

Price Difference

  • The price difference between 1962 and 2024 is ¥22496.91.

1962 to 2024 Inflation Calculator

To understand the transformation of ¥4000 from 1962 into 2024 Chinese Yuans, consider the following table:

YearCPIInflation rateValue in 2024
1962155.123.80%¥4000
20241027.550.08%¥26496.91

This table highlights the key figures that affect how the value of money changes over time due to inflation.


Buying Power of ¥4000 in 1962

¥4000 in the year 1962 is now worth ¥26496.91 in 2024, showing a substantial increase of ¥22496.91 over the years. This change underscores how the average inflation rate of 3.23% annually has eroded the purchasing power of the Chinese Yuan.

It means that the real purchasing power has decreased and, adjusted for inflation, you can buy 6.62 times less for the same amount of money.

To illustrate this, let's see the chart below that demonstrates how ¥4000 has significantly decreased in worth over 62 years:

Inflation from 1962 to 2024
Cumulative price change 562.42%
Average inflation rate 3.23%
Converted amount 26496.91
Price difference 22496.91
CPI in 1962 155.12
CPI in 20241027.55
Inflation in 19623.80%
Inflation in 20240.08%
4000 in 196226496.91 in 2024