2.52% is the change from 954 to 978
Calculation steps:
[( 978 - 954 ) ÷ 954] x 100 = 2.52%
Formula
Percentage change = [(978 - 954) / 954] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
978 - 954 = 24
24 ÷ 954 = 0.025157232704402517
0.025157232704402517 x 100 = 2.52%