-0.61% is the change from 979 to 973
Calculation steps:
[( 973 - 979 ) ÷ 979] x 100 = -0.61%
Formula
Percentage change = [(973 - 979) / 979] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
973 - 979 = -6
-6 ÷ 979 = -0.006128702757916241
-0.006128702757916241 x 100 = -0.61%