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What is the percentage change?
Calculate percentage increase or decrease between two values. Free percentage change calculator with step-by-step calculations and examples.
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Absolute Change
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Original Value
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Calculation Steps
Formula: ((New - Original) ÷ Original) × 100 = % Change
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Common Examples
Real-world examples to help you understand percentage change calculations and see how they apply in everyday situations.
Financial
Stock: $850 → $1,122 +32.0%
Property: $425K → $489K +15.1%
Business
Salary: $65K → $72K +10.8%
Sales: $28K → $32K +14.3%
Health & Lifestyle
Weight: 180 → 165 lbs -8.3%
Gas Price: $3.80 → $3.45 -9.2%
Demographics
Population: 845K → 867K +2.6%
Bitcoin: $42K → $38K -9.5%
Understanding Percentage Change
Percentage change helps you understand how values increase or decrease over time, providing clear insights into trends, growth, and performance across different areas of life.