A 100% Stacked column chart is a type of visual that displays multiple series of data in vertical columns. Each column represents a category, and the height of the column illustrates the total value of the data in percentage for that category.
The difference between 100% Stacked column chart with regular Stacked column is that it displays each column as a percentage of the whole, allowing for easy comparison of the relative proportions within each category across different groups or variables.
How to proceed?
Step 1
Launch power BI desktop app and open the new report page and import the data required.
Refer Lesson 7 - Power BI Datasets to build great visuals
Step 2
In “visualizations” pane click on “100% Stacked Column chart” which is highlighted in the given figure.
Step 3
Drag the data fields into “Build visual pane” that you want to analyze using 100% Stacked column chart.
X axis: Represent categories or groups that you want to compare - Year
Y axis: Represents numerical value that you want to display within each category or group in X-axis– Number of Participants
Legend: Represents sub-categories within each group displayed on X-axis. Subcategories are visually stacked within each column - Gender.
Step 4
By filtering the data specifically for the year range from 2000 to 2016, I'm focusing on analyzing information within this defined time period. This selection allows for a more detailed examination of trends, patterns, and insights that occurred between 2000 and 2016, providing a more targeted and precise analysis of the data.
Step 5
Customize the appearance.
You can choose different colors for the subcategories to differentiate them. This improves clarity and helps viewers identify the different segments within the chart, which are displayed as percentages of the whole.
The Reverse stacked order option allows you to reverse the order of the data series displayed in the stacked columns.
Data labels represent the percentage of each segment within the column. These labels show the contribution of each segment to the whole, making it easier to compare proportions within the chart.
You can customize the orientation and position of the data labels in a 100% stacked column chart. These settings allow you to control how and where the labels appear within the columns.
Adjusting these settings can improve the readability and presentation of the chart.
Save the visual
Finally, your 100% Stacked Column chart is ready. Save the Power BI report to preserve the visual and its formatting.
When to use 100% Stacked column chart?
You can use 100% Stacked column chart for following scenarios.
- When your aim is to visualize and comprehend the distribution of data within each category or group in terms of percentages or proportions.
- Effective for showcasing how each part contributes to the total across different categories or groups.
Pros
- It enables straightforward comparison of proportions across various categories or groups.
- Shows how each part adds up to the whole, helping to understand differences and patterns in the data.
Cons
- When dealing with numerous categories or groups, a 100% stacked column chart can become visually complex, potentially making it harder read the information, especially if there are many segments or categories represented in the chart.
- It does not represent actual values or exact numbers since it focuses more on proportions relative to the whole.
Conclusion
The 100% stacked column chart is great for comparing parts within groups. It shows how each piece makes up the whole as percentages. People in business, finance, marketing, and statistics use it to compare things quickly. It helps to see patterns and differences in data, making it useful for making decisions based on the information.
Useful Information
| Tags | Power BI |
| Useful links | Power BI - 100% Stacked Column Chart - Power BI Docs |
| MS Learn Modules | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/visuals/power-bi-visualization-column-charts |
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