Sunburst Chart

Sunburst charts are used to compare categorical data.

The sunburst chart is an excellent choice to compare data to accomplish a compelling and effective visualization.

Pros:

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Sunburst charts are easy to create and simple to understand.
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The sunburst chart, similar to the pie chart, offers a compact shape that makes it an efficient chart to fit into a dashboard and small screens.

Cons:

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Take caution to not overload the chart with excessive categories; otherwise, the audience will face challenges to see and distinguish between the periphery’s arcs.

The sunburst chart can be easily adapted to suit the color-blind community (see below), by either adding a monochrome chart with borders.