The Impact of Inflation on value of £25 from 1988 to 2024
In 1913 the price of £25 is approximately equal to £66.81 in 2024. Prices changed by 2.85% (or £1.16) per year on average during that period. It means that every purchase will cost you 2.67 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 £25 in 1988 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 £25 in 1988 Worth Today?
- Converted Amount: The £25 from 1988, adjusted for inflation, would be equivalent to £66.81 in 2024.
- Cumulative Price Change: Over this period, the cumulative price change has been 167.25%.
- Average Inflation Rate: The average annual inflation rate between 1988 and 2024 has been 2.85%.
| Cumulative price change | 167.25% |
| Average inflation rate | 2.85% |
| Converted amount | 66.81 |
| Price difference | 41.81 |
| CPI in 1988 | 49.49 |
| CPI in 2024 | 132.26 |
| Inflation in 1988 | 4.96% |
| Inflation in 2024 | 1.35% |
| 25 in 1988 | 66.81 in 2024 |
Key Financial Indicators:
Consumer Price Index (CPI) Comparison
- CPI in 1988: 49.49
- CPI in 2024: 132.26
Inflation Rate at 1988 and 2024
- Inflation in 1988: 4.96%
- Inflation in 2024: 1.35%
Price Difference
- The price difference between 1988 and 2024 is £41.81.
1988 to 2024 Inflation Calculator
To understand the transformation of £25 from 1988 into 2024 British Pounds, consider the following table:
| Year | CPI | Inflation rate | Value in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 49.49 | 4.96% | £25 |
| 2024 | 132.26 | 1.35% | £66.81 |
This table highlights the key figures that affect how the value of money changes over time due to inflation.
Buying Power of £25 in 1988
£25 in the year 1988 is now worth £66.81 in 2024, showing a substantial increase of £41.81 over the years. This change underscores how the average inflation rate of 2.85% annually has eroded the purchasing power of the British Pound.