2.93% is the change from 581 to 598
Calculation steps:
[( 598 - 581 ) ÷ 581] x 100 = 2.93%
Formula
Percentage change = [(598 - 581) / 581] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
598 - 581 = 17
17 ÷ 581 = 0.029259896729776247
0.029259896729776247 x 100 = 2.93%