£1 in 1986 is worth £2.89 today

2.89

The Impact of Inflation on value of £1 from 1986 to 2024

In 1913 the price of £1 is approximately equal to £2.89 in 2024. Prices changed by 2.87% (or £0.05) per year on average during that period. It means that every purchase will cost you 2.89 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 1986 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 1986 Worth Today?

  • Converted Amount: The £1 from 1986, adjusted for inflation, would be equivalent to £2.89 in 2024.
  • Cumulative Price Change: Over this period, the cumulative price change has been 188.78%.
  • Average Inflation Rate: The average annual inflation rate between 1986 and 2024 has been 2.87%.
Inflation from 1986 to 2024
Cumulative price change 188.78%
Average inflation rate 2.87%
Converted amount 2.89
Price difference 1.89
CPI in 1986 45.8
CPI in 2024132.26
Inflation in 19863.55%
Inflation in 20241.35%
1 in 19862.89 in 2024

Key Financial Indicators:

Consumer Price Index (CPI) Comparison

  • CPI in 1986: 45.8
  • CPI in 2024: 132.26

Inflation Rate at 1986 and 2024

  • Inflation in 1986: 3.55%
  • Inflation in 2024: 1.35%

Price Difference

  • The price difference between 1986 and 2024 is £1.89.

1986 to 2024 Inflation Calculator

To understand the transformation of £1 from 1986 into 2024 British Pounds, consider the following table:

YearCPIInflation rateValue in 2024
198645.83.55%£1
2024132.261.35%£2.89

This table highlights the key figures that affect how the value of money changes over time due to inflation.

Buying Power of £1 in 1986

£1 in the year 1986 is now worth £2.89 in 2024, showing a substantial increase of £1.89 over the years. This change underscores how the average inflation rate of 2.87% annually has eroded the purchasing power of the British Pound.

Inflation from 1986 to 2024
Cumulative price change 188.78%
Average inflation rate 2.87%
Converted amount 2.89
Price difference 1.89
CPI in 1986 45.8
CPI in 2024132.26
Inflation in 19863.55%
Inflation in 20241.35%
1 in 19862.89 in 2024