-2.88% is the change from 626 to 608
Calculation steps:
[( 608 - 626 ) ÷ 626] x 100 = -2.88%
Formula
Percentage change = [(608 - 626) / 626] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
608 - 626 = -18
-18 ÷ 626 = -0.02875399361022364
-0.02875399361022364 x 100 = -2.88%