Pie charts display data as slices of a circle, where each slice's size is proportional to the value it represents relative to the total. They are used to show part-to-whole relationships.
Example Visualization
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Best Used For
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Showing composition of a total (few categories)
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Displaying percentage distributions
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Comparing parts to the immediate whole
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Simple proportional comparisons (less than 6 categories recommended)
Quick Info
- Category
- Charts
Related Terms
- Donut Chart
A pie chart with a hollow center, often used for nested data or displaying a central KPI
- Treemap
A space-filling visualization using nested rectangles, better for hierarchical data
- Stacked Bar Chart
Shows part-to-whole relationships in a linear format, often better for comparison