2.62% is the change from 954 to 979
Calculation steps:
[( 979 - 954 ) ÷ 954] x 100 = 2.62%
Formula
Percentage change = [(979 - 954) / 954] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
979 - 954 = 25
25 ÷ 954 = 0.02620545073375262
0.02620545073375262 x 100 = 2.62%