- On the Marks card, open the dropdown and select ‘Pie Chart'.
- Drag a field from the Data pane onto the Color shelf to segment the pie chart.
- Drag a measure from the Data pane onto the Angle shelf to add values to the pie chart.
- Double-click on the Columns shelf and type ‘AVG(0)’ to create a placeholder for positioning the data.
- Enter another ‘AVG(0)’ to duplicate the calculation and produce two identical pie charts.
- Set Fit to ‘Entire View’ to see the whole pie chart.
- Right-click on the second aggregate calculation, select ‘Dual Axis,’ to merge the two pie charts.
- Click the second Marks card, then select ‘Circle’ from the Marks type dropdown.
- Clear all fields from the second Marks card by right-clicking each field and selecting ‘Remove.’
- Click the first Marks card, then use the 'Size' option to increase the pie chart’s size.
- Click the second Marks card, then use the 'Size' option to reduce the pie chart’s size.
- On the 'Color' option, set the color to white.
- Place your cursor on each slice to view its details.
How to Create a Donut Chart in Tableau
Use this interactive demo to learn how to create a donut chart in Tableau.
📌 Why this matters
Donut charts give you the visual clarity of pie charts while creating space in the center for displaying key metrics, totals, or contextual information. This dual-layer approach lets you present both the proportional breakdown and the headline number in one compact visualization. The hollow center also reduces visual weight compared to solid pie charts, making them easier to read when you're working with multiple charts on a dashboard or when screen real estate is limited. The technique essentially transforms static data into a more informative and space-efficient storytelling tool.
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