Share this

When to use a pie chart

Mustapha Mekhatria Avatar

by

2 minutes read

Data visualization library by Highcharts

A pie chart can be visually appealing and engaging, making it easier for viewers to understand the information being presented. Pie charts are often easy to create, saving time and resources in data analysis.

A pie chart is useful for organizing and displaying data by proportion of the total. A pie chart is often used to visualize categorical data.

If you are not familiar with categorical data, feel free to check the following blog: categorical data type 101

Remark
It is important to keep in mind that pie charts have some limitations, and in some cases, a different type of chart may be more appropriate. For example, if you want to show changes in data over time, a line chart may be a better choice.

 

When a pie chart is used

Composition

The demo below visualizes the nutrient composition of an egg yolk. Water constitutes the major part of an egg yolk, followed by fats than proteins.

Comparison

The demo below visualizes the earth’s water supply by comparing salt water, ice, and freshwater.

Overall, the benefits of using a pie chart make it a valuable tool for data visualization in a wide range of applications.

Stay in touch

No spam, just good stuff

We're on discord. Join us for challenges, fun and whatever else we can think of
XSo MeXSo Me Dark
Linkedin So MeLinkedin So Me Dark
Facebook So MeFacebook So Me Dark
Github So MeGithub So Me Dark
Youtube So MeYoutube So Me Dark
Instagram So MeInstagram So Me Dark
Stackoverflow So MeStackoverflow So Me Dark
Discord So MeDiscord So Me Dark

Comments

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.