-0.7% is the change from 859 to 853
Calculation steps:
[( 853 - 859 ) ÷ 859] x 100 = -0.7%
Formula
Percentage change = [(853 - 859) / 859] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
853 - 859 = -6
-6 ÷ 859 = -0.006984866123399301
-0.006984866123399301 x 100 = -0.7%