-1.96% is the change from 611 to 599
Calculation steps:
[( 599 - 611 ) ÷ 611] x 100 = -1.96%
Formula
Percentage change = [(599 - 611) / 611] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
599 - 611 = -12
-12 ÷ 611 = -0.019639934533551555
-0.019639934533551555 x 100 = -1.96%