2.34% is the change from 598 to 612
Calculation steps:
[( 612 - 598 ) ÷ 598] x 100 = 2.34%
Formula
Percentage change = [(612 - 598) / 598] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
612 - 598 = 14
14 ÷ 598 = 0.023411371237458192
0.023411371237458192 x 100 = 2.34%