How it works
Percent change compares the difference between two values to the original value.
Formula
% change = (New − Original) ÷ |Original| × 100
Example
Going from 80 to 100 is a 25% increase. Going from 100 to 80 is a 20% decrease.
Assumptions & limitations
- Results are rounded for display.
Frequently asked questions
Why isn't a 20% drop reversed by a 20% rise?
Because each percentage is taken from a different starting value.