1.89% is the change from 953 to 971
Calculation steps:
[( 971 - 953 ) ÷ 953] x 100 = 1.89%
Formula
Percentage change = [(971 - 953) / 953] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
971 - 953 = 18
18 ÷ 953 = 0.01888772298006296
0.01888772298006296 x 100 = 1.89%