Chart types

Some types of data are especially suited to a particular chart type.

Table 1: Charts for different types of analysis

Type of analysis

Description

Charts available

Comparison

Compares differences between values or shows a simple comparison of categorical divisions of measures.

For example, use a bar chart to compare the differences in sales revenue between countries.

  • Bar Chart
  • Column Chart
  • Column Chart with 2 Y-Axes
  • 3D Column Chart
  • Marimekko Chart

  • Radar Chart
  • Area Chart
  • Tag Cloud
  • Heat Map
  • Table
  • Crosstab

Percentage

Shows the percentage of parts in a whole or values as ratios to a whole. The legend shows the percentage and the total values.

For example, use a pie chart to see who had the highest sales as part of a total sales value directly:

Total sales = $200, Paul had 10% ($20), David had 65% ($130), and Susan had 25% ($50)

  • Pie Chart
  • Donut Chart
  • Pie with Depth Chart
  • Stacked Column Chart
  • Tree
  • Funnel Chart

Correlation

Shows the relationship between values or compares multiple measure values.

For example, you can view the correlation of two measures and understand the impact of the first measure on the second measure.

  • Scatter Plot
  • Scatter Matrix Chart
  • Bubble Chart
  • Network Chart
  • Numeric Point
  • Tree

Trend

Shows a trend in the data values (especially for dimensions that are time-based, such as Year) or the progression of your data and possible patterns.

For example, you can use a line chart to view sales revenue trends of a product throughout a range of years.

  • Line Chart
  • Line Chart with 2 Y-Axes
  • Combined Column Line Chart
  • Combined Column Line Chart with 2 Y-Axes
  • Waterfall Chart
  • Box Plot
  • Parallel Coordinates Chart

Geographic

Shows a map of the country object used in the analysis and can optionally show data for dimensions (sorted by the country on the map) or the geographical spread of data for a country. The dataset you use must contain geographical data. Before creating a geographic chart, you must have an Esri ArcGis Online account.

  • Geo Bubble Chart
  • Geo Choropleth Chart
  • Geo Pie Chart
  • Geo Map