{"id":73831,"date":"2023-07-18T01:00:20","date_gmt":"2023-07-18T05:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/?p=73831"},"modified":"2025-09-12T08:12:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T12:12:49","slug":"alternatives-to-pie-charts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/alternatives-to-pie-charts\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Pie Chart Alternatives To Visualize Your Data"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pie-chart-alternatives-2.png\" alt=\"pie chart alternatives\" class=\"wp-image-74089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pie-chart-alternatives-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pie-chart-alternatives-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pie-chart-alternatives-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pie-chart-alternatives-2-730x411.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m not going to lie, but pie charts look great. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not just great. They&#8217;re <em>really <\/em>aesthetically appealing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a circular shape and different colors to represent different categories of data, it&#8217;s not hard to miss them in reports and presentations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But in recent years, pie charts have caught flak for being overused or used when they shouldn&#8217;t be. So if you&#8217;re doubting whether a pie chart is really the way to go, keep reading. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, I&#8217;ll show you some basic pie chart alternatives and some unusual options worth exploring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you&#8217;re certain a pie chart is the best option for your data, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/pie-chart-maker\">Pie Chart Maker<\/a> to create stunning pie charts. Or if you want to skip the design work, browse our customizable <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/pie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pie chart templates<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/features\/pie-chart-maker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>START CREATING FOR FREE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><em>Remember that some of our chart templates are free to use and some require a small monthly fee.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/infograph.venngage.com\/register\">Sign-up<\/a>&nbsp;is always free, as is access to Venngage\u2019s online drag-and-drop editor.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Click to jump ahead:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-pie-chart\">What is a pie chart?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#alternatives\">5 alternatives to pie charts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to\">How to make a chart with Venngage<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-pie-chart\">What is a pie chart?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>pie chart is a circular graph that shows data as slices of a pie<\/strong>. Each slice corresponds to a data category, with its size proportional to the percentage it represents to the whole. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pie charts are often used to show the distribution or composition of a set of data points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s an example: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/global-breakdown-chart-cacc5a31-d300-455f-885c-260e5223d7e1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"816\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pie-chart-example-1.png\" alt=\"Blue and Orange Pie Chart\" class=\"wp-image-73884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pie-chart-example-1.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pie-chart-example-1-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pie-chart-example-1-768x411.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pie-chart-example-1-730x391.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/global-breakdown-chart-cacc5a31-d300-455f-885c-260e5223d7e1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS PIE CHART<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-to-use\">When to use a pie chart?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/pie-chart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pie charts<\/a> are generally used to show the distribution of different categories of data within a whole. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some situations where a pie chart can be useful:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To show percentages<\/strong><br><br>If you want to show the percentages of distinct categories, pie charts are a go-to bet. <br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Present simple comparisons<\/strong><br><br>Pie charts are useful when you need a quick visual comparison of the sizes or proportions of different categories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a good example of when to use a pie chart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/teen-social-media-pie-chart-8c79835c-461e-49e9-9616-0a74f8773f54\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"816\" height=\"816\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pie-chart-good-example-1.png\" alt=\"Teen Social Media Pie Chart Template\" class=\"wp-image-73887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pie-chart-good-example-1.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pie-chart-good-example-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pie-chart-good-example-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pie-chart-good-example-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/pie-chart-good-example-1-730x730.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/teen-social-media-pie-chart-8c79835c-461e-49e9-9616-0a74f8773f54\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS PIE CHART<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-not-to-use\">When not to use a pie chart?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Though versatile, there are many situations where it makes little sense to use a pie chart and a substitute is required. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Too many data points <\/strong><br><br>This should be no surprise really. If you have <em>too many <\/em>categories, a pie chart can become overcrowded and difficult to read. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When you need precise comparisons<\/strong> <br><br>Pie charts are not ideal for exact comparisons as the angles and areas of the slices can be visually misleading, especially when trying to determine small differences between categories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Time-based data<\/strong><br><br>If you want to show changes in <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/data-over-time\/\">data over time<\/a>, skip the pie chart.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Non-exclusive categories<br><\/strong><br>If your data overlaps or has shared elements, a pie chart is not the best way to represent these relationships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Complex relationships <\/strong><br><br>If your data has intricate relationships or requires detailed analysis, a pie chart may oversimplify the information. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s an example of when you&#8217;ll want to give the pie chart a skip. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"609\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/overcrowded-pie-chart-1.png\" alt=\"overcrowded pie chart\" class=\"wp-image-73886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/overcrowded-pie-chart-1.png 609w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/overcrowded-pie-chart-1-300x212.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mathematica.stackexchange.com\/questions\/9045\/preventing-label-crowding-in-piechart-radialcallout-and-radialcenter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Source<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"alternatives\">5 alternatives to pie charts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, I&#8217;m sure you&#8217;re wondering, if not a pie chart, what are my options?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, there&#8217;s no shortage of other <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/types-of-charts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">types of charts<\/a> to choose from. At Venngage, we&#8217;ve developed the ICCOR method to help you <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/how-to-choose-the-best-charts-for-your-infographic\/\">choose the best type of chart for your data<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How does it work? First, you&#8217;ll need to define a single goal for your chart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve done that, define what the goal hopes to achieve using the following categories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>I<\/strong>nform = infographics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>C<\/strong>ompare = bar charts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>C<\/strong>hange over time = line charts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>O<\/strong>rganize\/visualize patterns = scatterplots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>R<\/strong>eveal relationships = flowcharts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Infographics <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/what-is-an-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Infographics<\/a> are great alternatives to pie charts because they provide a more comprehensive way to present data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike pie charts, which are limited to one data set, infographics incorporate multiple data sets, text, images, and icons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A single data point is most effective when presented as an infographic like in the example below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/water-consumption-a1c531d5-4a75-4998-aaf4-05f69531e488\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/water-consumption-infographic-1.png\" alt=\"Water Consumption Infographic Template\" class=\"wp-image-73898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/water-consumption-infographic-1.png 700w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/water-consumption-infographic-1-300x232.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/water-consumption-a1c531d5-4a75-4998-aaf4-05f69531e488\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS INFOGRAPHIC<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bar charts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Is your goal to compare data across different data categories? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go with the <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/bar-chart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bar chart<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why? Well, bar charts allow for easy comparison thanks to the varying bar length or height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, this stacked column chart is a great option if you want to track trends over time. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/clustered-stacked-column-chart-99b2b5c8-cd9b-45fb-958d-d57080bd01fe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"791\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/clustered-stacked-column-chart-1-1024x791.png\" alt=\"Clustered Stacked Column Chart\" class=\"wp-image-73899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/clustered-stacked-column-chart-1-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/clustered-stacked-column-chart-1-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/clustered-stacked-column-chart-1-768x593.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/clustered-stacked-column-chart-1-730x564.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/clustered-stacked-column-chart-1.png 1056w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/clustered-stacked-column-chart-99b2b5c8-cd9b-45fb-958d-d57080bd01fe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS BAR GRAPH<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>By letting you plot data over different time periods, bar charts make it <em>much <\/em>easier to spot patterns, fluctuations, or shifts over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bar charts are also a better option if you want to visualize qualitative data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this example, a bar chart lets you showcase different responses or preferences to a question in a visually appealing manner.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/vertical-bar-chart-marketing-stats-template-76e9c50d-7a3b-49d3-a778-f602f9d68040\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"816\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/qualitative-bar-chart-1.png\" alt=\"Vertical Bar Chart Marketing Stats Template\" class=\"wp-image-73901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/qualitative-bar-chart-1.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/qualitative-bar-chart-1-300x252.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/qualitative-bar-chart-1-768x645.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/qualitative-bar-chart-1-730x613.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/vertical-bar-chart-marketing-stats-template-76e9c50d-7a3b-49d3-a778-f602f9d68040\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS BAR GRAPH<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Line charts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your goal is to showcase changes over time, a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/line-chart\/\">line chart<\/a> is a <em>much better <\/em>option than a pie chart.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With multiple data series, a line chart lets you represent each with a different line which makes it easier to identify patterns or relationships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Data types that generally work best with line charts include tracking temperature, stock prices, or population growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s an example of the graphical nature of line charts. A quick glance lets us know how the quantity of fruits changes over time and also which are more plentiful.  <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/line-chart--0e364154-2c6b-43d4-a2c5-fee2da9c77a5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/line-chart-example-1.png\" alt=\"Line Graph Template\" class=\"wp-image-73913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/line-chart-example-1.png 640w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/line-chart-example-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/line-chart-example-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/line-chart--0e364154-2c6b-43d4-a2c5-fee2da9c77a5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS LINE GRAPH<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Line charts are especially valuable for tracking sales and revenue data over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The example below shows how a business can use a line graph to monitor sales performance and identify peak years to evaluate marketing campaign effectiveness. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/teal-sales-projections-line-chart-567b3991-a834-454c-b21a-7772ff5bdd49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/salesprojections-line-chart-1-1024x791.png\" alt=\"Teal Sales Projections Line Chart Template\" class=\"wp-image-73914\" width=\"768\" height=\"593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/salesprojections-line-chart-1-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/salesprojections-line-chart-1-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/salesprojections-line-chart-1-768x593.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/salesprojections-line-chart-1-730x564.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/salesprojections-line-chart-1.png 1056w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/teal-sales-projections-line-chart-567b3991-a834-454c-b21a-7772ff5bdd49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS LINE GRAPH<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scatterplots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to analyze a range of data to uncover clusters, gaps, or hidden patterns? Or perhaps you want to organize patterns<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, you&#8217;ll want a scatterplot rather than a pie chart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s an example of how they look: <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/scatterplot-chart--6a71bf38-79d2-4308-8730-526994593240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scatterplot-chart-template-1.png\" alt=\"Colorful Scatterplot Chart Template\" class=\"wp-image-73919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scatterplot-chart-template-1.png 640w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scatterplot-chart-template-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scatterplot-chart-template-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/scatterplot-chart--6a71bf38-79d2-4308-8730-526994593240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS SCATTERPLOT<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, scatterplots are effective if you want to spot outliers in your data. since by design, they help highlight data located far from the trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn&#8217;t possible with pie charts because remember, they can only display percentages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the real world, scatterplots are effective tools to study relationships between variables such as income and happiness, and crime rates and poverty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or in the example below, temperature and sea levels. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/sea-level-scatterplot-59a3130d-d53d-44f8-b066-56157e96c9d7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scientific-scatterplot-1.png\" alt=\"Scientific Scatter Plot Chart Template\" class=\"wp-image-73923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scientific-scatterplot-1.png 700w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scientific-scatterplot-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scientific-scatterplot-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\/sea-level-scatterplot-59a3130d-d53d-44f8-b066-56157e96c9d7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE 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That&#8217;s a lot of charts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have more than enough options, let&#8217;s explore how you can actually make one of these charts to spruce up your presentation, report, or homework. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, most people gravitate towards tools like Office or Google. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But they are not the best method. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, the user interface is unfriendly and it&#8217;s hard to drag-and-drop elements around like with Venngage&#8217;s editor. So, unless you really know what you&#8217;re doing, expect some headaches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the most important drawback is you won&#8217;t find an extensive library of <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/charts\">chart templates<\/a> like on Venngage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So let&#8217;s see how <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1 \u2013 Sign up for a free account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/infograph.venngage.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sign up<\/a>&nbsp;for Venngage&nbsp;with your email, Gmail or Facebook account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/infograph.venngage.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/06\/venngage-sign-up-1-1024x518.png\" alt=\"venngage sign up\" class=\"wp-image-73580\" 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