Percentage Increase	Result
1%	101
5%	105
10%	110
15%	115
20%	120
25%	125
50%	150

Percentage Increase Calculator Examples

1. Stock Price Increase

If a stock price goes from Rs.100 to Rs.110, what is the percentage increase?

• Original stock price: Rs. 100
• New stock price: Rs. 110
• Absolute increase: Rs. 10
• Relative increase: 0.10 (10%)

2. Population Growth

The population grew from 1,000 to 1,200 people. Calculate the percentage increase.

• Initial population: 1,000
• Final population: 1,200
• Absolute increase: 200
• Relative increase: 0.20 (20%)

3. Car Depreciation

A car’s value depreciated from Rs.20,000 to Rs.15,000. What is the percentage decrease?

• Initial car value: Rs. 20,000
• Final car value: Rs. 15,000
• Absolute decrease: Rs. 5,000
• Relative decrease: 0.25 (25%)

Percentage Increase Calculator – FAQs 

Can I use this method for any numbers? 

Yes, you can use this method to calculate the percentage increase between any two numbers.

Does the order of the numbers matter? 

Yes, always subtract the original (initial) value from the new (final) value.

 How do I calculate a percentage decrease? 

In the same way, the new value will be less than the original, resulting in a negative percentage change.

What if the result is zero or negative? 

A zero result means no change and a negative result indicates a percentage decrease.

Why is percentage increase important to calculate? 

It helps you understand the relative growth or change in a situation compared to the original state.

Is it possible to calculate percentage increases without a calculator? 

Absolutely! It’s a simple process that can be done by hand as shown in the examples above.

How do I remember the steps for percentage increase calculation?

Think of it as a three-step process: find the change, compare it to the original, and convert that to a percentage.