Percentage Increase Between Two Numbers

Use this free percentage increase between two numbers to calculate the percentage increase or decrease from one number to another.

How the percentage increase between two numbers works

Percentage change = (new − old) ÷ |old| × 100. Positive means increase, negative means decrease.

Frequently asked questions

What if the number goes down?

The result is negative, which is a percentage decrease.

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