-0.96% is the change from 623 to 617
Calculation steps:
[( 617 - 623 ) ÷ 623] x 100 = -0.96%
Formula
Percentage change = [(617 - 623) / 623] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
617 - 623 = -6
-6 ÷ 623 = -0.009630818619582664
-0.009630818619582664 x 100 = -0.96%