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Historical uncooked ground beef prices by year
Browse average all uncooked ground beef prices from 1998 through 2026, then compare each price with 2026 dollars.
All uncooked ground beef prices by year
| Year | Average price | 2026 dollars | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6.98 per pound | $6.98 | View |
| 2025 | $6.37 per pound | $6.59 | View |
| 2024 | $5.71 per pound | $6.07 | View |
| 2023 | $5.43 per pound | $5.93 | View |
| 2022 | $5.31 per pound | $6.05 | View |
| 2021 | $4.88 per pound | $5.99 | View |
| 2020 | $4.63 per pound | $5.95 | View |
| 2019 | $4.23 per pound | $5.50 | View |
| 2018 | $4.12 per pound | $5.46 | View |
| 2017 | $4.12 per pound | $5.60 | View |
| 2016 | $4.25 per pound | $5.90 | View |
| 2015 | $4.63 per pound | $6.50 | View |
| 2014 | $4.30 per pound | $6.05 | View |
| 2013 | $3.82 per pound | $5.47 | View |
| 2012 | $3.72 per pound | $5.39 | View |
| 2011 | $3.46 per pound | $5.12 | View |
| 2010 | $3.18 per pound | $4.85 | View |
| 2009 | $3.10 per pound | $4.81 | View |
| 2008 | $3.04 per pound | $4.70 | View |
| 2007 | $2.85 per pound | $4.57 | View |
| 2006 | $2.72 per pound | $4.49 | View |
| 2005 | $2.74 per pound | $4.67 | View |
| 2004 | $2.68 per pound | $4.72 | View |
| 2003 | $2.45 per pound | $4.44 | View |
| 2002 | $2.29 per pound | $4.24 | View |
| 2001 | $2.19 per pound | $4.12 | View |
| 2000 | $2.01 per pound | $3.89 | View |
| 1999 | $1.89 per pound | $3.78 | View |
| 1998 | $1.84 per pound | $3.75 | View |