-0.52% is the change from 954 to 949
Calculation steps:
[( 949 - 954 ) ÷ 954] x 100 = -0.52%
Formula
Percentage change = [(949 - 954) / 954] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
949 - 954 = -5
-5 ÷ 954 = -0.005241090146750524
-0.005241090146750524 x 100 = -0.52%