The Impact of Inflation on value of £15 from 1987 to 2024
In 1913 the price of £15 is approximately equal to £42.08 in 2024. Prices changed by 2.85% (or £0.73) per year on average during that period. It means that every purchase will cost you 2.81 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 £15 in 1987 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 £15 in 1987 Worth Today?
- Converted Amount: The £15 from 1987, adjusted for inflation, would be equivalent to £42.08 in 2024.
- Cumulative Price Change: Over this period, the cumulative price change has been 180.51%.
- Average Inflation Rate: The average annual inflation rate between 1987 and 2024 has been 2.85%.
| Cumulative price change | 180.51% |
| Average inflation rate | 2.85% |
| Converted amount | 42.08 |
| Price difference | 27.08 |
| CPI in 1987 | 47.15 |
| CPI in 2024 | 132.26 |
| Inflation in 1987 | 2.95% |
| Inflation in 2024 | 1.35% |
| 15 in 1987 | 42.08 in 2024 |
Key Financial Indicators:
Consumer Price Index (CPI) Comparison
- CPI in 1987: 47.15
- CPI in 2024: 132.26
Inflation Rate at 1987 and 2024
- Inflation in 1987: 2.95%
- Inflation in 2024: 1.35%
Price Difference
- The price difference between 1987 and 2024 is £27.08.
1987 to 2024 Inflation Calculator
To understand the transformation of £15 from 1987 into 2024 British Pounds, consider the following table:
| Year | CPI | Inflation rate | Value in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 47.15 | 2.95% | £15 |
| 2024 | 132.26 | 1.35% | £42.08 |
This table highlights the key figures that affect how the value of money changes over time due to inflation.
Buying Power of £15 in 1987
£15 in the year 1987 is now worth £42.08 in 2024, showing a substantial increase of £27.08 over the years. This change underscores how the average inflation rate of 2.85% annually has eroded the purchasing power of the British Pound.