Area chart stacked

Alternative name:

Stacked area graph

This is similar to an area chart, but different colours are stacked on top of each other to show parts of a whole.

Tips for use and when NOT to use

Limit to four or five categories to make the visualisation clear. Order your categories strategically, placing the most important ones at the bottom. Make sure that categories are easily distinguishable by using colours and labels.

Use case / Examples

1. To illustrate investors' evolving priorities towards different asset classes (e.g. stocks, bonds, real estate) over the past decade.
2. To show the shifting priorities of business leaders towards ESG issues over time.

Question example:

Which digital transformation initiatives have you prioritised in the past three years?

Recommended Survey Question Types:

Date/Time response, Numerical response, Ranking question, Rating scale, Single mention

Alternative charts

Area chart
Area chart
Question example:
How has your organisation's travel budget changed over the past year?
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