-1.23% is the change from 979 to 967
Calculation steps:
[( 967 - 979 ) ÷ 979] x 100 = -1.23%
Formula
Percentage change = [(967 - 979) / 979] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
967 - 979 = -12
-12 ÷ 979 = -0.012257405515832482
-0.012257405515832482 x 100 = -1.23%