What is the percentage change from 2,000 to 2,500?

25% increase

From 2,000 to 2,500 is a 25% increase.

How it is worked out

Subtract the old value from the new one, divide by the OLD value, then multiply by 100. Dividing by the new value is the usual mistake.

2,500 − 2,000 = 500, and 500 ÷ 2,000 × 100 = 25%

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What is the percentage change from 2,000 to 2,500?
From 2,000 to 2,500 is a 25% increase. 2,500 − 2,000 = 500, and 500 ÷ 2,000 × 100 = 25%.
How do you work this out?
Subtract the old value from the new one, divide by the OLD value, then multiply by 100. Dividing by the new value is the usual mistake.
Can I use other numbers?
Yes — the calculator on this page takes any two numbers, and the full percentage calculator covers every form: percentage of a number, one number as a percentage of another, percentage change, increase and decrease.