{"id":9811,"date":"2022-07-05T08:22:38","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T07:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/statanalytica.com\/blog\/?p=9811"},"modified":"2024-04-14T08:21:29","modified_gmt":"2024-04-14T07:21:29","slug":"what-is-a-donut-chart-used-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/statanalytica.com\/blog\/what-is-a-donut-chart-used-for\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Donut Chart Used For?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Donut charts are a popular way to visualize data. They are used to display data in a pie chart-like format, but with the addition of a hole in the center. You&#8217;ll see them displaying data in various forms, particularly used within organizations. But <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tibco.com\/reference-center\/what-is-a-donut-chart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">what is a donut chart used for<\/a> exactly? What are the advantages of a donut chart? And, when is it most appropriate to use one? Keep reading to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"donut-chart-uses\"><\/span><strong>Donut Chart Uses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d7788a8c429\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ff5104;color:#ff5104\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ff5104;color:#ff5104\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d7788a8c429\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/statanalytica.com\/blog\/what-is-a-donut-chart-used-for\/#donut-chart-uses\" >Donut Chart Uses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/statanalytica.com\/blog\/what-is-a-donut-chart-used-for\/#choosing-the-right-type-of-donut-chart\" >Choosing the Right Type of Donut Chart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/statanalytica.com\/blog\/what-is-a-donut-chart-used-for\/#differences-between-a-donut-chart-and-a-pie-chart\" >Differences Between a Donut Chart and a Pie Chart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/statanalytica.com\/blog\/what-is-a-donut-chart-used-for\/#which-chart-is-better\" >Which Chart is Better?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/statanalytica.com\/blog\/what-is-a-donut-chart-used-for\/#advantages-of-donut-charts\" >Advantages of Donut Charts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/statanalytica.com\/blog\/what-is-a-donut-chart-used-for\/#conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Altogether, donut charts are used to display data in a circular way. This makes it easy to compare different parts of the data as they are all located around the circumference of the donut. Additionally, donut charts can be used to compare proportions, as the size of the slice indicates the size of the data. Overall, donut charts are a versatile and efficient way to display data. Feeling confident about the appeal of your donut chart and being prepared before a presentation will reduce anxiety and increase confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"choosing-the-right-type-of-donut-chart\"><\/span><strong>Choosing the Right Type of Donut Chart<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use donut charts to show how different parts of a whole relate to each other or to compare multiple data sets. To choose the right type of donut chart for your data, start by determining what you want to show. If you want to focus on how different parts of a whole relate to each other, then use a ring chart. If you want to compare multiple data sets, then use a pie chart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"differences-between-a-donut-chart-and-a-pie-chart\"><\/span><strong>Differences Between a Donut Chart and a Pie Chart<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there are various <a href=\"https:\/\/statanalytica.com\/blog\/types-of-charts-in-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">types of charts in statistics<\/a> that are used to display data. But Donut charts and pie charts are both types of circular graphs that display data as slices of a circle. However, they are not the same. Pie charts always use one slice to represent each category of data, while donut charts can have multiple slices within a given category. This allows for more detailed comparisons between groups of data. For example, you could compare the percentage of men and women who voted in an election by looking at the size of the slices representing those groups in a donut chart, whereas this would not be possible with a pie chart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-chart-is-better\"><\/span><strong>Which Chart is Better?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many debates in the world of data visualization: which is better, a pie chart or a donut chart? Some people swear by one or the other, but the answer is actually that it depends on the data and the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The general rule is that pie charts should be used for data that is categorical, while donut charts should be used for data that is numerical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Categorical data is data that is divided into groups, such as age groups or genders. Numerical data is data that is measured, such as the number of people in a city or the amount of money someone earns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"advantages-of-donut-charts\"><\/span><strong>Advantages of Donut Charts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/Wd9Q38t0v_PI7h4RE-MViuSgxm-P54IEAaTolguPopZdecV284WptHcdSmwUr6-figTsv-SrEDpQbpQ6Vd_6GsInScYQjJ64FmzLfIdRr04jrlpVueT4YvW8U7Zdnp2cDf8Qk5kJzDfHWOz_dgk\" alt=\"advantages of donut charts\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Donut charts are a great way to visualize data in a way that is both easy to understand and visually appealing. They can be used to compare data sets or show changes in data over time. There are several benefits to using donut charts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They are highly efficient, meaning that they can show a lot of data in a small space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are easy to understand thanks to their visual nature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They can be used to compare data sets or show changes in data over time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are visually appealing, which can help to attract attention to your data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They can be customized to match your specific needs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, donut charts are highly advantageous and a great way to visualize data in a way that is both easy to understand and visually appealing. Indeed, presentations are highly important in the workplace, and donut charts help employees win over their colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/statanalytica.com\/blog\/ensuring-safety-risk-management-for-online-casinos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Browse related content<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Donut charts are a popular way to visualize data. They are used to display data in a pie chart-like format, but with the addition of a hole in the center. You&#8217;ll see them displaying data in various forms, particularly used within organizations. But what is a donut chart used for exactly? 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