-1.44% is the change from 973 to 959
Calculation steps:
[( 959 - 973 ) ÷ 973] x 100 = -1.44%
Formula
Percentage change = [(959 - 973) / 973] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
959 - 973 = -14
-14 ÷ 973 = -0.014388489208633094
-0.014388489208633094 x 100 = -1.44%