A donut chart is a pie chart with a hollow center, freeing space for summary text or icons. The ring shape retains proportional comparison while feeling lighter and more modern than a filled pie.
What Astronauts Miss Most About Earth — ISS Crew Survey
Best for
- Showing parts of a whole with a clean, modern look
- Displaying a key metric or label in the center
- Dashboard widgets where space is limited
Avoid when
- You have many small slices that become hard to distinguish
- Precise value comparison is critical — use a bar chart
- Data changes over time — use a line or area chart
Alternatives: Pie Chart