According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices for citrus fruits were 89.65% higher in 2019 versus 2000 (a $17.93 difference in value).
Between 2000 and 2019: Citrus fruits experienced an average inflation rate of 3.43% per year. This rate of change indicates significant inflation. In other words, citrus fruits costing $20 in the year 2000 would cost $37.93 in 2019 for an equivalent purchase. Compared to the overall inflation rate of 2.10% during this same period, inflation for citrus fruits was higher.
In the year 2000: Pricing changed by -14.19%, which is significantly below the average yearly change for citrus fruits during the 2000-2019 time period. Compared to inflation for all items in 2000 (3.38%), inflation for citrus fruits was much lower.
Raw Consumer Price Index data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Citrus fruits:
| Year | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
| CPI | 127.400 | 158.475 | 135.983 | 141.825 | 150.325 | 152.192 | 162.092 | 178.658 | 197.783 | 217.888 | 210.801 | 198.533 | 204.224 | 211.967 | 208.391 | 214.967 | 238.715 | 234.123 | 240.209 | 251.441 | 266.401 | 257.896 |
Below are calculations of equivalent buying power for Citrus fruits, over time, for $20 beginning in 2000. Each of the amounts below is equivalent in terms of what it could buy at the time:
| Year | USD Value | Inflation Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | $20.00 | -14.19% |
| 2001 | $20.86 | 4.30% |
| 2002 | $22.11 | 5.99% |
| 2003 | $22.38 | 1.24% |
| 2004 | $23.84 | 6.50% |
| 2005 | $26.28 | 10.22% |
| 2006 | $29.09 | 10.70% |
| 2007 | $32.05 | 10.17% |
| 2008 | $31.00 | -3.25% |
| 2009 | $29.20 | -5.82% |
| 2010 | $30.04 | 2.87% |
| 2011 | $31.18 | 3.79% |
| 2012 | $30.65 | -1.69% |
| 2013 | $31.62 | 3.16% |
| 2014 | $35.11 | 11.05% |
| 2015 | $34.43 | -1.92% |
| 2016 | $35.33 | 2.60% |
| 2017 | $36.98 | 4.68% |
| 2018 | $39.18 | 5.95% |
| 2019 | $37.93 | -3.19%* |