The Impact of Inflation on value of £1 from 1961 to 2024
In 1913 the price of £1 is approximately equal to £23.33 in 2024. Prices changed by 5.21% (or £0.35) per year on average during that period. It means that every purchase will cost you 23.33 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 £1 in 1961 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 1961 Worth Today?
- Converted Amount: The £1 from 1961, adjusted for inflation, would be equivalent to £23.33 in 2024.
- Cumulative Price Change: Over this period, the cumulative price change has been 2232.63%.
- Average Inflation Rate: The average annual inflation rate between 1961 and 2024 has been 5.21%.
| Cumulative price change | 2232.63% |
| Average inflation rate | 5.21% |
| Converted amount | 23.33 |
| Price difference | 22.33 |
| CPI in 1961 | 5.67 |
| CPI in 2024 | 132.26 |
| Inflation in 1961 | 3.09% |
| Inflation in 2024 | 1.35% |
| 1 in 1961 | 23.33 in 2024 |
Key Financial Indicators:
Consumer Price Index (CPI) Comparison
- CPI in 1961: 5.67
- CPI in 2024: 132.26
Inflation Rate at 1961 and 2024
- Inflation in 1961: 3.09%
- Inflation in 2024: 1.35%
Price Difference
- The price difference between 1961 and 2024 is £22.33.
1961 to 2024 Inflation Calculator
To understand the transformation of £1 from 1961 into 2024 British Pounds, consider the following table:
| Year | CPI | Inflation rate | Value in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5.67 | 3.09% | £1 |
| 2024 | 132.26 | 1.35% | £23.33 |
This table highlights the key figures that affect how the value of money changes over time due to inflation.
Buying Power of £1 in 1961
£1 in the year 1961 is now worth £23.33 in 2024, showing a substantial increase of £22.33 over the years. This change underscores how the average inflation rate of 5.21% annually has eroded the purchasing power of the British Pound.