Percentage Decrease Calculator

Find how much a value has decreased, in both percentage and absolute terms.

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How it works

Formula: ((Old − New) ÷ Old) × 100.

Example

From 180 to 150: ((180−150)÷180)×100 = 16.67% decrease.

Assumptions & limitations

If the new value is higher than the original, this represents an increase rather than a decrease.

Frequently asked questions

What if the value went up instead?

Use the percentage increase calculator, or note that this result will show as negative.