The Economist Price History
£20.00
Current Price /mo
£14.99
Launch Price /mo
+33%
Total Increase
2
Price Rises
The Economist has raised its price 2 times since launching in 2019. The current price is £20.00/month. The most recent increase was in January 2024 when prices rose to £20.00/month.
The Economist Price Timeline
All The Economist Price Changes
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01 | £14.99 | Launch |
| 2022-01 | £17.99 | +20% |
| 2024-01 | £20.00 | +11% |
How Much Have You Paid The Economist?
How Much Have You Spent?
Select when you first subscribed to The Economist:
£1511.40
Approximate total spent since Jan 2019
vs Inflation
The Economist prices have risen 1.1× faster than inflation since 2019.
Related Price Histories
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has The Economist raised its price?
The Economist has raised its price 2 times since 2019. The current price is £20.00/month.
When was the last The Economist price increase?
The most recent The Economist price increase was in January 2024, when the price increased to £20.00/month.
Is The Economist getting more expensive?
Yes, The Economist's price has increased 33% since 2019 — 1.1x faster than UK inflation over the same period.
How do I avoid the next The Economist price increase?
You have several options: lock in an annual plan (if cheaper), use our cancellation guide to trigger a retention discount, or switch to a cheaper alternative.