How to Create a Pie Chart by Count of Values in Excel (2 Methods)

Dataset Overview

To illustrate the methods, we’ve chosen a dataset with three columns: Company, Product, and Sold (Qty).

Method 1 – Creating a Pie Chart Using Combined Functions

Unique Values:

• Format the cell range B19:C23.
• In cell B20, enter the formula:

• • This formula identifies unique values from the selected cell range.

• Press ENTER.
• In the cell range C20:C23, enter:

• • This formula counts occurrences of unique values (using absolute cell references).

• Press CTRL+ENTER to autofill the formula.

Inserting the Pie Chart:

• Select the cell range B20:C23.
• Go to the Insert tab → Insert Pie or Doughnut Chart → choose Pie.

• Customize the chart by adjusting elements like the legend position and data labels.

• Select the graph.
• From the Chart Elements → Legend → select Right. This will move the Legend to the right side of the graph.

• From the Data Labels → select “More Options…”.

• The Format Data Labels box will appear on the right side of our Workbook.
• Select Category Name, and Legend Key from the Label Contains section.
• Select Outside End from the Label Position section.

• By doing so, the Pie Chart will look like this.

• We added a Chart Title, increased font size, and moved the Data Labels a bit to show the Leader Lines.
• The output represents our first method.

Read More: How to Show Percentage and Value in Excel Pie Chart

Method 2 – Creating a Pie Chart Using PivotTable

PivotTable Approach:

• Select the cell range C4:D17.
• From the Insert tab, choose PivotTable.
• Specify Existing Worksheet and cell B19 as the output location.
• Press OK.

• It brings a blank PivotTable.

• Drag the Product field to Rows and Values in the PivotTable Fields window.
• The PivotTable displays unique values and their counts.

• Creating the Pie Chart:
  • Select the PivotTable.
  • From the PivotTable Analyze tab, choose PivotChart.

• In the Insert Chart window, select Pie and confirm.

• The resulting basic Pie Chart shows value counts.

• Customize the chart as needed.

Read More: How to Show Percentage in Excel Pie Chart

Practice Section

We have added a practice dataset for each method in the Excel file.

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