Difference Between Percentage and Percentile

Tap to Read ➤ A percentage is a mathematical unit that indicates the result as a percentage of 100, whereas a percentile is defined as a figure from which the percentage values below it can be calculated. Let’s look at the differences.

The unit of percentage is denoted by the symbol %. The unit of percentile is denoted by the symbol Denotation

Percentage can be written in the form of ratios and decimals, whereas, percentile cannot be written in the form of ratios and decimals. Written Form

Percentage has no quartiles while percentile has quartiles. Quartiles

Percentage is based on one case and not on the rank of numbers. However, the percentile is based on comparison and the rank of numbers. Basis

Percentage does not have a normal distribution, whereas percentile has a normal distribution. Distribution

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