US Inflation from 1995 to 2000
US inflation from 1995 to 2000 was +13.0%. $100 in 1995 had the same purchasing power as $112.99 in 2000 (avg. +2.47%/yr).
$100.00 in 1995 is worth
$112.99
in 2000
+13.0%
+2.47%/yr
How prices changed from 1995 to 2000
| Item | 1995 | 2000 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon of gas | $1.15 | $1.51 | +31% |
| Loaf of bread | $0.84 | $1.00 | +19% |
| New home (median) | $133,900 | $169,000 | +26% |
| Median household income | $40,611 | $41,990 | +3% |
| Movie ticket | $4.35 | $5.39 | +24% |
| Annual college tuition (public) | $2,860 | $3,508 | +23% |
What Drove Inflation from 1995 to 2000
The 1990s were a decade of remarkable price stability. Low inflation, budget surpluses, and the longest peacetime expansion on record defined the era. Globalization kept goods prices low as imports from China and other emerging markets grew. The technology boom raised productivity, further moderating price pressures. The Federal Reserve under Alan Greenspan maintained credibility through steady, data-driven monetary policy.
A mild recession in 1990–91 gave way to the longest US economic expansion on record, running through March 2001. Globalization, technology productivity gains, and Federal Reserve credibility kept inflation low and stable. The 2001 dot-com bust and 9/11 attacks caused a brief, shallow recession. The subsequent expansion was driven by housing and consumer credit, with inflation remaining tame as Chinese goods imports suppressed goods prices globally.
Understanding the Numbers
Over these 5 years, prices rose modestly — a total inflation rate of +13.0%. The annualized rate of +2.47% per year was below the historical average of roughly 3.3% per year.
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