2.29% is the change from 959 to 981
Calculation steps:
[( 981 - 959 ) ÷ 959] x 100 = 2.29%
Formula
Percentage change = [(981 - 959) / 959] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
981 - 959 = 22
22 ÷ 959 = 0.022940563086548488
0.022940563086548488 x 100 = 2.29%