Data Stories - Radial column chart

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Radial column chart

Radial column chart

Alternative name:

Circular column chart; polar column chart; star graph

This is the same as a column chart but with columns plotted in a circle and radiating outward.

Tips for use and when NOT to use

Limit the number of categories and use contrasting colours for each column. For clarity, consider labelling each column with its value. Don't use if you have a lot of categories, you need to show precise values or you need to compare bar lengths.

Use case / Examples

To show the distribution of employee ratings of different aspects of their work experience, such as work-life balance, career development opportunities and compensation.

Question example:

How important are the following factors in your decision to partner with another company: financial performance, ESG rating, market trends, company leadership, brand reputation?

Alternative charts

Radar chart

Question example:

Rate your company's performance in these areas from one to five: innovation, customer service, financial performance, employee engagement, and social responsibility.

Bar chart

Question example:

Which factor is most important to you when you choose a cloud provider?

Column chart

Question example:

Which industry does your company operate in?