procentpoint
Procentpoint is a unit of measurement used to describe the absolute difference between two percentages. It denotes how much a percentage value has changed in fixed, additive terms rather than as a relative proportion. The term is commonly used in Dutch-language statistical and journalistic contexts and corresponds to the English term percentage point.
Distinction from percent: A procentpoint change is not the same as a percent change. A procentpoint change
Usage and examples: Procentpoints are used when reporting shifts in indicators like voting shares, unemployment rates,
Etymology and scope: The concept exists in many languages under names such as percentage point in English