-2.16% is the change from 973 to 952
Calculation steps:
[( 952 - 973 ) ÷ 973] x 100 = -2.16%
Formula
Percentage change = [(952 - 973) / 973] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
952 - 973 = -21
-21 ÷ 973 = -0.02158273381294964
-0.02158273381294964 x 100 = -2.16%