Value of £1 from 1978 to 2024
In 1913 the price of £1 is approximately equal to £5.51 today in 2024. Prices changed by 3.95% (or £0.10) per year on average during that period. It means that every purchase will cost you 5.51 times as much.
For anyone curious about the value of £1 in 1978 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 £1 in 1978 Worth Today?
- Converted Amount: The £1 from 1978, adjusted for inflation, would be equivalent to £5.51 in 2024.
- Cumulative Price Change: Over this period, the cumulative price change has been 450.62%.
- Average Inflation Rate: The average annual inflation rate between 1978 and 2024 has been 3.95%.
| Cumulative price change | 450.62% |
| Average inflation rate | 3.95% |
| Converted amount | £5.51 |
| Price difference | £4.51 |
| CPI in 1978 | 24.02 |
| CPI in 2024 | 132.26 |
| Inflation in 1978 | 9.33% |
| Inflation in 2024 | 1.35% |
| £1 in 1978 | £5.51 in 2024 |
Key Financial Indicators:
Consumer Price Index (CPI) Comparison
- CPI in 1978: 24.02
- CPI in 2024: 132.26
The CPI index has changed by 2.35 points per year on average over 46 years. The chart below represents the price changes from 1978 to 2024 (for convenience, the values converted in British Pounds):
Inflation Rate at 1978 and 2024
- Inflation in 1978: 9.33%
- Inflation in 2024: 1.35%
Price Difference
- The price difference between 1978 and 2024 is £4.51.
1978 to 2024 Inflation Calculator
To understand the transformation of £1 from 1978 into 2024 British Pounds, consider the following table:
| Year | CPI | Inflation rate | Value in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 24.02 | 9.33% | £1 |
| 2024 | 132.26 | 1.35% | £5.51 |
This table highlights the key figures that affect how the value of money changes over time due to inflation.
Buying Power of £1 in 1978
£1 in the year 1978 is now worth £5.51 in 2024, showing a substantial increase of £4.51 over the years. This change underscores how the average inflation rate of 3.95% annually has eroded the purchasing power of the British Pound.
It means that the real purchasing power has decreased and, adjusted for inflation, you can buy 5.51 times less for the same amount of money.
To illustrate this, let's see the chart below that demonstrates how £1 has significantly decreased in worth over 46 years: