-1.34% is the change from 597 to 589
Calculation steps:
[( 589 - 597 ) ÷ 597] x 100 = -1.34%
Formula
Percentage change = [(589 - 597) / 597] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
589 - 597 = -8
-8 ÷ 597 = -0.01340033500837521
-0.01340033500837521 x 100 = -1.34%