-2.55% is the change from 979 to 954
Calculation steps:
[( 954 - 979 ) ÷ 979] x 100 = -2.55%
Formula
Percentage change = [(954 - 979) / 979] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
954 - 979 = -25
-25 ÷ 979 = -0.02553626149131767
-0.02553626149131767 x 100 = -2.55%