1.88% is the change from 959 to 977
Calculation steps:
[( 977 - 959 ) ÷ 959] x 100 = 1.88%
Formula
Percentage change = [(977 - 959) / 959] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
977 - 959 = 18
18 ÷ 959 = 0.018769551616266946
0.018769551616266946 x 100 = 1.88%