Table:
|  |  | Years Ended December 31, |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| U.S. | $15,103 | $30,815 | $9,315 |
| Non-U.S. | 35,163 | 27,288 | 30,938 |
| Total | $50,266 | $58,103 | $40,253 |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (in thousands, except for share and per share data)
NOTE 18 — Income Taxes
Earnings before income taxes consist of the following:
Question:
What was the percentage change in the total earnings between 2018 and 2019?
Answer: (50266-58103)/58103 = -13.49