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13. März 2014 · The difference between a percent and a percentage point isn't commonly known, so writers sometimes use it to deceive their audience. For instance, when President George W. Bush proposed partially privatizing Social Security in 2004, some commentators said that only "2 percent" of the average American's Social Security taxes would be funneled into private accounts.
The proper phrase to use is “percentage point.” A “percentage point” is the mathematical difference between two percentages. However, the answer is not an exact percent, so you would not say “percent point.” For example, a 20% difference in two numbers, could actually equal just 2 “percentage points.”
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A percentage point is the simple numerical difference between two percentages. A percentage is a number or ratio expressed as a fraction of 100. If you want pedantic and highly considered descriptions of how to use percentages, try this published two years ago today (September 12, 2011). Please do let me know what you think.
