Percentage Change Calculator

Calculate the percentage increase or decrease between two values.

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Pro Tip

For a percentage decrease, enter a negative value in the percentage field (e.g., -20 for a 20% discount).

Understanding Percentage Change

Percentage change is used to track the relative difference between two values over time. It is a common tool in finance, statistics, and everyday life to measure growth or decline.

Percentage Increase

Occurs when the final value is greater than the initial value.
Formula: ((New - Old) / Old) × 100

Percentage Decrease

Occurs when the final value is less than the initial value.
Formula: ((Old - New) / Old) × 100

How to use this calculator

Use the first section to find the percentage growth or decline between two numbers. Use the second section to calculate what a number becomes after it increases or decreases by a specific percentage.