Donut Chart

Create customizable donut charts to visualize proportional data with a central space for additional information.

Chart Settings

Value Display Mode

Donut Chart Example

When to Use a Donut Chart

  • When showing proportional data and percentages of a whole
  • When you need space in the center for summary information or labels
  • When you want to compare parts of a whole while showing a total or central metric

Benefits

  • Provides center space for additional information like totals or context
  • Shows proportional relationships between data categories
  • More visually appealing than standard pie charts for many applications

Disadvantages

  • Small segments can be difficult to see or label clearly
  • Not ideal when comparing more than 5-7 categories
  • Still has limitations of pie charts for precise comparisons between segments

Overview

  • Donut charts are a variation of pie charts with a hole in the center
  • The center can be used to show totals, percentages, or other summary information
  • They are best used when showing relative proportions of data where exact comparisons are not critical