-0.51% is the change from 979 to 974
Calculation steps:
[( 974 - 979 ) ÷ 979] x 100 = -0.51%
Formula
Percentage change = [(974 - 979) / 979] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
974 - 979 = -5
-5 ÷ 979 = -0.005107252298263534
-0.005107252298263534 x 100 = -0.51%