Create a pie chart to show how values contribute to a whole using proportional slices.
When to use a Pie chart
This format is ideal when you need to:
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Show the relative proportions or percentages of categories within a whole, making it easy to see how each part contributes to the total.
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Visualise simple, discrete datasets with a limited number of categories to avoid clutter and maintain clarity.
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Provide a quick, intuitive snapshot of distribution that helps stakeholders grasp the overall breakdown at a glance.
How to build a Pie chart
Step 1: Select the Chart Type
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In the Explore Data tool, go to the Build Your Chart step.
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Under the Type tab, select Pie.
Note: The Pie chart option will be unavailable if any of the following conditions are present:
- The chart legend contains multiple Variables
- There are more than two multi-category Variables in the chart table
- There are multiple chart tables enabled
Step 2: Create Pie charts
- Navigate to the Chart tab.
- Ensure only one chart table is toggled on.
- If your chart table contains more than one multi-category Variables, you can drag a Variable into the Pie Series section. This will split your chart into multiple Pie charts based on the selected Pie Series Variable.
Need help deciding which bar chart to use? Check out our visualisation selection guide.