-2.24% is the change from 223 to 218
Calculation steps:
[( 218 - 223 ) ÷ 223] x 100 = -2.24%
Formula
Percentage change = [(218 - 223) / 223] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
218 - 223 = -5
-5 ÷ 223 = -0.02242152466367713
-0.02242152466367713 x 100 = -2.24%