The Impact of Inflation on value of £1 from 1917 to 2024
In 1913 the price of £1 is approximately equal to £114.02 in 2024. Prices changed by 4.89% (or £1.06) per year on average during that period. It means that every purchase will cost you 114.02 times as much.
Inflation is a powerful force that can erode the purchasing power of money over time. For anyone curious about the value of £1 in 1917 and what it would be worth in 2024, this page provides a detailed analysis using the cumulative price change, average inflation rate, and other key financial indicators.
How Much is £1 in 1917 Worth Today?
- Converted Amount: The £1 from 1917, adjusted for inflation, would be equivalent to £114.02 in 2024.
- Cumulative Price Change: Over this period, the cumulative price change has been 11301.72%.
- Average Inflation Rate: The average annual inflation rate between 1917 and 2024 has been 4.89%.
Cumulative price change | 11301.72% |
Average inflation rate | 4.89% |
Converted amount | 114.02 |
Price difference | 113.02 |
CPI in 1917 | 1.16 |
CPI in 2024 | 132.26 |
Inflation in 1917 | 22.11% |
Inflation in 2024 | 1.35% |
1 in 1917 | 114.02 in 2024 |
Key Financial Indicators:
Consumer Price Index (CPI) Comparison
- CPI in 1917: 1.16
- CPI in 2024: 132.26
Inflation Rate at 1917 and 2024
- Inflation in 1917: 22.11%
- Inflation in 2024: 1.35%
Price Difference
- The price difference between 1917 and 2024 is £113.02.
1917 to 2024 Inflation Calculator
To understand the transformation of £1 from 1917 into 2024 British Pounds, consider the following table:
Year | CPI | Inflation rate | Value in 2024 |
---|---|---|---|
1917 | 1.16 | 22.11% | £1 |
2024 | 132.26 | 1.35% | £114.02 |
This table highlights the key figures that affect how the value of money changes over time due to inflation.
Buying Power of £1 in 1917
£1 in the year 1917 is now worth £114.02 in 2024, showing a substantial increase of £113.02 over the years. This change underscores how the average inflation rate of 4.89% annually has eroded the purchasing power of the British Pound.