The Impact of Inflation on value of £5 from 1955 to 2024
In 1913 the price of £5 is approximately equal to £136.63 in 2024. Prices changed by 5.02% (or £1.91) per year on average during that period. It means that every purchase will cost you 27.33 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 £5 in 1955 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 £5 in 1955 Worth Today?
- Converted Amount: The £5 from 1955, adjusted for inflation, would be equivalent to £136.63 in 2024.
- Cumulative Price Change: Over this period, the cumulative price change has been 2632.64%.
- Average Inflation Rate: The average annual inflation rate between 1955 and 2024 has been 5.02%.
| Cumulative price change | 2632.64% |
| Average inflation rate | 5.02% |
| Converted amount | 136.63 |
| Price difference | 131.63 |
| CPI in 1955 | 4.84 |
| CPI in 2024 | 132.26 |
| Inflation in 1955 | 5.22% |
| Inflation in 2024 | 1.35% |
| 5 in 1955 | 136.63 in 2024 |
Key Financial Indicators:
Consumer Price Index (CPI) Comparison
- CPI in 1955: 4.84
- CPI in 2024: 132.26
Inflation Rate at 1955 and 2024
- Inflation in 1955: 5.22%
- Inflation in 2024: 1.35%
Price Difference
- The price difference between 1955 and 2024 is £131.63.
1955 to 2024 Inflation Calculator
To understand the transformation of £5 from 1955 into 2024 British Pounds, consider the following table:
| Year | CPI | Inflation rate | Value in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 4.84 | 5.22% | £5 |
| 2024 | 132.26 | 1.35% | £136.63 |
This table highlights the key figures that affect how the value of money changes over time due to inflation.
Buying Power of £5 in 1955
£5 in the year 1955 is now worth £136.63 in 2024, showing a substantial increase of £131.63 over the years. This change underscores how the average inflation rate of 5.02% annually has eroded the purchasing power of the British Pound.