Best For
ProportionsKPIs
Category
Pie & Doughnut
Complexity
Simple
Description
Shows parts-of-whole with central space that can carry a KPI
Finance Example
Share of total OPEX by category (Payroll, Rent, Utilities, Other)
Power BI Fields
Legend (category), Values (measure), Tooltips (extra measures)
Supports Time Series
Tips
Sort descending by value, keep labels outside with % values, hide categories <3-5% or group as 'Other'
Visual Example
When to Avoid
Many small categories, subtle differences, totals matter more than shares
When to Use
Small number of categories (2-6), stakeholders care about shares not precise magnitudes