-0.2% is the change from 983 to 981
Calculation steps:
[( 981 - 983 ) ÷ 983] x 100 = -0.2%
Formula
Percentage change = [(981 - 983) / 983] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
981 - 983 = -2
-2 ÷ 983 = -0.002034587995930824
-0.002034587995930824 x 100 = -0.2%