A semi-circle pie chart renders only the top half of a pie, creating a gauge-like visual. It saves vertical space while still conveying proportional breakdowns, and is popular in dashboards.
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Best for
- Dashboard layouts where vertical space is limited
- Presenting a proportional breakdown with a sleek look
- Showing budget or resource allocation at a glance
Avoid when
- You have many categories — labels crowd the half-circle
- Audience expects a full pie and may misread the values
- Precise comparison is needed between similar-sized slices