Formula

Percentage Change Formula

Percentage change measures relative change from an original value to a new value.

Formula

Percentage change = (new value - old value) / old value x 100

Variables

The old value is the base. The new value is the comparison value.

Example

From 50 to 75: (75 - 50) / 50 x 100 = 50%.

Limitations

If the old value is zero, percentage change is undefined because the formula divides by zero.