Százalékpontban

Százalékpontban is a Hungarian term that translates to "percentage point" in English. It is used to describe the absolute difference between two percentage values. When discussing changes or comparisons of percentages, it is important to distinguish between percentage change and percentage point change.

For example, if an interest rate increases from 5% to 6%, the change is 1 percentage point. This is not the same as a 20% increase, which would be calculated as (6-5)/5 * 100%. Therefore, "százalékpontban" refers to the direct subtraction of one percentage from another, without any proportional calculation.

This term is commonly used in economics, finance, statistics, and other fields where percentages are frequently employed. Understanding the distinction between percentage points and percentage change is crucial for accurate interpretation of data and discussions involving rates, shares, or proportions. When reporting a change in a percentage figure, specifying whether it is in percentage points or a percentage increase or decrease avoids ambiguity and ensures clarity in communication.