Percentage Increase / Decrease Calculator

Calculate percentage increase or decrease between two values, with formula and worked examples.

Formula

change % = (new − old) / |old| × 100%

Examples

InputResult
80 → 100+25%
200 → 150−25%
50 → 75+50%

Frequently Asked Questions

How is percentage change calculated?

Subtract the old value from the new one, divide by the absolute old value, and multiply by 100.

What does a negative result mean?

A negative percentage means a decrease from the old value to the new value.

Why divide by the absolute old value?

Using the absolute value keeps the direction of the change correct when the old value is negative.

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