The Impact of Inflation on value of £100 from 1921 to 2024
In 1913 the price of £100 is approximately equal to £5048.09 in 2024. Prices changed by 4.16% (or £48.04) per year on average during that period. It means that every purchase will cost you 50.48 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 £100 in 1921 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 £100 in 1921 Worth Today?
- Converted Amount: The £100 from 1921, adjusted for inflation, would be equivalent to £5048.09 in 2024.
- Cumulative Price Change: Over this period, the cumulative price change has been 4948.09%.
- Average Inflation Rate: The average annual inflation rate between 1921 and 2024 has been 4.16%.
| Cumulative price change | 4948.09% |
| Average inflation rate | 4.16% |
| Converted amount | 5048.09 |
| Price difference | 4948.09 |
| CPI in 1921 | 2.62 |
| CPI in 2024 | 132.26 |
| Inflation in 1921 | 18.02% |
| Inflation in 2024 | 1.35% |
| 100 in 1921 | 5048.09 in 2024 |
Key Financial Indicators:
Consumer Price Index (CPI) Comparison
- CPI in 1921: 2.62
- CPI in 2024: 132.26
Inflation Rate at 1921 and 2024
- Inflation in 1921: 18.02%
- Inflation in 2024: 1.35%
Price Difference
- The price difference between 1921 and 2024 is £4948.09.
1921 to 2024 Inflation Calculator
To understand the transformation of £100 from 1921 into 2024 British Pounds, consider the following table:
| Year | CPI | Inflation rate | Value in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 2.62 | 18.02% | £100 |
| 2024 | 132.26 | 1.35% | £5048.09 |
This table highlights the key figures that affect how the value of money changes over time due to inflation.
Buying Power of £100 in 1921
£100 in the year 1921 is now worth £5048.09 in 2024, showing a substantial increase of £4948.09 over the years. This change underscores how the average inflation rate of 4.16% annually has eroded the purchasing power of the British Pound.