1.68% is the change from 953 to 969
Calculation steps:
[( 969 - 953 ) ÷ 953] x 100 = 1.68%
Formula
Percentage change = [(969 - 953) / 953] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
969 - 953 = 16
16 ÷ 953 = 0.016789087093389297
0.016789087093389297 x 100 = 1.68%