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How to calculate percentage change in Excel and Google Sheets
Topic:PercentagesExcel & Google Sheets
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Step by step
- 1Subtract the old value from the new value: (B2 − A2).
- 2Divide by the old value: =(B2-A2)/A2.
- 3Apply Percent format. A positive result is growth, negative is a decline.
Tips
- Guard against a zero starting value with =IFERROR((B2-A2)/A2, "").
- For absolute change instead of percent, just use =B2-A2.
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Frequently asked
Why do I get #DIV/0! for percentage change?
The old value (the divisor) is zero or blank. Wrap the formula in IFERROR, or check the starting value.
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