Pie and Doughnut Charts

The pie chart comprises of a circle that is divided into sectors, each representing a proportion of the summation of all values in a dataset. The chart is useful in depicting the share of constituents as part of the whole. The magnitude of the dependent variable is proportional to the length of the arc on the circumference of the graph. Radial lines are used to connect the arcs to the center of the circle, thus dividing the pie into slices.

A variation of the pie chart, the doughnut chart has a blank space at the center to show useful information about the data being plotted. It is useful in depicting the share of constituents as part of a whole. It also enables users to highlight data points by slicing out doughnut slices.

Pie in 2D

Depict the share of constituents as part of the whole

Pie in 3D

Depict the share of constituents as part of the whole in 3D

Nested Pie in 2D

Show symmetrical and asymmetrical tree structures in a consolidated pie-like structure

Donut in 3D

Represent data as part of the whole in 3D and highlight individual components by slicing them out

Donut in 2D

Represent data as part of the whole and highlight individual components by slicing them out