{"id":21454,"date":"2022-11-01T08:00:37","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T02:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/?p=21454"},"modified":"2026-01-20T14:42:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T09:12:27","slug":"understand-what-is-a-stacked-bar-chart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/understand-what-is-a-stacked-bar-chart\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Stacked Bar Chart? 2026 Complete Guide today"},"content":{"rendered":"In today&#8217;s fast-paced world, businesses collect data all the time. One way to make more sense of this data is to visualize it using charts and graphs, such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bar chart<\/a>, stacked bar chart, line chart, etc. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-charts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Visualizing data<\/a> allows businesses to compare different data sets, track key performance indicators, understand trends and patterns, and make critical strategic decisions and plans accordingly. Today, there are several different charts and graphs for different use cases. For instance, a scatter chart can be used to compare different numeric values, a sunburst chart to represent hierarchical data, etc. However, one of the most used chart types is bar charts. Businesses and individuals worldwide use different types of bar charts, such as standard bar charts, grouped bar charts, and stacked bar charts, to visualize non-time series data and gain valuable insights.\r\n\r\nWhile bar charts are pretty common, many people get confused when it comes to stacked bar charts. So, in this article, we&#8217;ll discuss a stacked bar chart in detail.\r\n\r\nBut before we discuss a stacked bar chart, let&#8217;s first briefly discuss what a bar chart is.\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/understand-what-is-a-stacked-bar-chart\/#What_Is_A_Bar_Chart\" title=\"What Is A Bar Chart?\">What Is A Bar Chart?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/understand-what-is-a-stacked-bar-chart\/#What_Is_A_Stacked_Bar_Chart\" title=\"What Is A Stacked Bar Chart?\">What Is A Stacked Bar Chart?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/understand-what-is-a-stacked-bar-chart\/#What_Are_The_Variations_Of_A_Stacked_Bar_Chart\" title=\"What Are The Variations Of A Stacked Bar Chart\">What Are The Variations Of A Stacked Bar Chart<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/understand-what-is-a-stacked-bar-chart\/#Horizontal_Stacked_Bar_Charts\" title=\"Horizontal Stacked Bar Charts\">Horizontal Stacked Bar Charts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/understand-what-is-a-stacked-bar-chart\/#Vertical_Stacked_Bar_Charts\" title=\"Vertical Stacked Bar Charts\">Vertical Stacked Bar Charts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/understand-what-is-a-stacked-bar-chart\/#Percentage_Stacked_Bar_Charts\" title=\"Percentage Stacked Bar Charts\">Percentage Stacked Bar Charts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/understand-what-is-a-stacked-bar-chart\/#When_To_Use_A_Stacked_Bar_Chart\" title=\"When To Use A Stacked Bar Chart?\">When To Use A Stacked Bar Chart?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/understand-what-is-a-stacked-bar-chart\/#What_Are_The_Best_Practices_for_Stacked_Charts\" title=\"What Are The Best Practices for Stacked Charts?\">What Are The Best Practices for Stacked Charts?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/understand-what-is-a-stacked-bar-chart\/#Scale_Consistency\" title=\"Scale Consistency\">Scale Consistency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/understand-what-is-a-stacked-bar-chart\/#Labeling\" title=\"Labeling\">Labeling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/understand-what-is-a-stacked-bar-chart\/#Avoid_Negative_Values\" title=\"Avoid Negative Values\">Avoid Negative Values<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/understand-what-is-a-stacked-bar-chart\/#Consider_Category_Levels\" title=\"Consider Category Levels\">Consider Category Levels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/understand-what-is-a-stacked-bar-chart\/#Use_Colors_Correctly\" title=\"Use Colors Correctly\">Use Colors Correctly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/understand-what-is-a-stacked-bar-chart\/#What_Are_The_Advantages_of_Stacked_Charts\" title=\"What Are The Advantages of Stacked Charts?\">What Are The Advantages of Stacked Charts?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/understand-what-is-a-stacked-bar-chart\/#Easy_to_Identify_Changes_In_Dataset\" title=\"Easy to Identify Changes In Dataset\">Easy to Identify Changes In Dataset<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/understand-what-is-a-stacked-bar-chart\/#Easy_to_Compare_Parts_Of_A_Whole\" title=\"Easy to Compare Parts Of A Whole\">Easy to Compare Parts Of A Whole<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/understand-what-is-a-stacked-bar-chart\/#Save_Space\" title=\"Save Space\">Save Space<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/understand-what-is-a-stacked-bar-chart\/#Are_You_Looking_To_Create_Stacked_Bar_Charts_For_Your_Web_App\" title=\"Are You Looking To Create Stacked Bar Charts For Your Web App?\">Are You Looking To Create Stacked Bar Charts For Your Web App?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_Bar_Chart\"><\/span>What Is A Bar Chart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nA bar chart is a data visualization consisting of rectangles of different heights. These graphs are helpful when you want to visualize categorical variables. Bar charts provide an easy-to-understand way to summarize large data sets and identify trends and patterns.\r\n\r\nYou can use a bar chart to:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Compare different categories\/variables of your data set<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identify the items in your data with the highest frequency<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Analyze changes in your data over time<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThere are different types of bar graphs, such as column charts, grouped bar charts, and stacked bar charts. A grouped bar chart and stacked bar chart can be vertical or horizontal.\r\n\r\nAre you looking to create a bar chart in Excel?\u00a0<a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/complete-guide-on-how-to-make-a-bar-chart-on-excel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Check out this article<\/a>.\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_Stacked_Bar_Chart\"><\/span>What Is A Stacked Bar Chart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/cafa3360-6b99-4167-89ad-91b0ba22d462.png\" alt=\"A stack bar chart made using FusionCharts\" \/>\r\n\r\nA stacked bar chart is a variation of a bar chart used to represent information about sub-groups of different categories and compare parts of a whole. In this chart type, several bars are stacked on top of each other. In other words, each bar representing a total amount is divided into several parts (representing sub-groups.) The height of each bar demonstrates how much each sub-groups contributes to the total. For instance, you can use a stacked bar chart to analyze the number of sales of an organization from different regions in a year.\r\n\r\nStacked bar charts can also be used to identify changes in datasets over time. For instance, a stacked bar chart is often used to see the increases and decreases of investments&#8217; value in a stock portfolio.\r\n\r\nEquivalent sub-groups or sections of each bar should have the same color to make it easy for viewers to understand and interpret the chart.\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Variations_Of_A_Stacked_Bar_Chart\"><\/span>What Are The Variations Of A Stacked Bar Chart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nDepending on your preference, you can select a horizontal stacked bar chart or a vertical one. Variations of the stacked bar chart are as follows:\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Horizontal_Stacked_Bar_Charts\"><\/span>Horizontal Stacked Bar Charts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/2e7c2aa3-b7cf-4bce-b5a2-21ce2e0126ba.png\" alt=\"Horizontal stacked bar chart\" \/>\r\n\r\nIn a horizontal stacked bar chart, the bars are drawn along the y-axis\/oriented horizontally. The vertical axis consists of the bars representing data categories and their sub-groups, while the horizontal axis represents the numeric values. These are mostly used when there are several total values because the width of the device&#8217;s screen is limited.\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vertical_Stacked_Bar_Charts\"><\/span>Vertical Stacked Bar Charts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/01b56896-c106-4033-8276-b0be52521d36.png\" alt=\"vertical stacked charts\" \/>\r\n\r\nA vertical stacked chart also called a stacked column chart, is a chart where the bars are drawn along the x-axis (vertically from down to top.) The horizontal axis represents the data categories and their sub-groups, while the vertical axis represents the numerical values.\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Percentage_Stacked_Bar_Charts\"><\/span>Percentage Stacked Bar Charts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/f598e673-6bc7-43a9-ba67-8c14280f0e75.png\" alt=\"100% stacked bar chart\" \/>\r\n\r\nAnother variation of the stacked bar chart is the percentage stacked bar chart. In this type of chart, the length or height of each bar is the same, but the sub-groups or sections are represented as percentages of the bar instead of absolute values. You may find it challenging to analyze the category totals in a percentage chart, but sub-groups percentage comparisons are more straightforward.\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_To_Use_A_Stacked_Bar_Chart\"><\/span><strong>When To Use A Stacked Bar Chart?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nThere are limited <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/a-fresh-look-at-stacked-bar-charts-the-worst-or-the-best\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">stacked bar charts use cases<\/a>. The purpose of these charts is to compare the numerical values of different categories or variables.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Stacked charts are typically used when:<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Your data have different categories, and each category further has several sub-groups or sub-sections<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You want to plot numeric values<\/li>\r\n \t<li>You want to compare parts of a whole or identify and compare changes in a dataset over time<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Best_Practices_for_Stacked_Charts\"><\/span>What Are The Best Practices for Stacked Charts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scale_Consistency\"><\/span>Scale Consistency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\nLike any chart, the axis of a stacked chart should start at zero. To make flawless charts, you also need to ensure the scale is even and consistent.\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Labeling\"><\/span>Labeling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\nWhen you create stacked bar charts, it&#8217;s essential to label them properly. Doing so makes them easy to understand and interpret. You should give the chart a title and label the axis, bars, and sub-bars.\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Negative_Values\"><\/span>Avoid Negative Values<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\nA stacked chart can&#8217;t represent negative values correctly on the same bar because the negative values would offset the positive ones. However, if your dataset has consistent negative and positive values, you can plot them on the same chart using two axes.\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consider_Category_Levels\"><\/span>Consider Category Levels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\nIn a stacked chart, it&#8217;s essential to consider the order of categories. You also need to ensure the order of categories is consistent across all the bars. Typically, the order of categories\/variables is from largest to smallest, and the most important value is placed at the bottom.\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Colors_Correctly\"><\/span>Use Colors Correctly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/blog\/colors-for-charts-how-to-use-them-effectively\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Using the right colors for charts<\/a> is very important as they make it easy to communicate critical results. You can choose the color palette for your charts, depending on the data. For instance, you can use a sequential palette when your variables are continuous, such as age groups. Similarly, depending on your data type, you can use a qualitative or diverging palette.\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Advantages_of_Stacked_Charts\"><\/span>What Are The Advantages of Stacked Charts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\nThe advantages of stacked bar charts are as follows:\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_to_Identify_Changes_In_Dataset\"><\/span>Easy to Identify Changes In Dataset<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\nA stacked graph makes it super easy to see the total changes in a variable. For instance, a stacked chart can clearly show a company&#8217;s total sales in a given year.\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_to_Compare_Parts_Of_A_Whole\"><\/span>Easy to Compare Parts Of A Whole<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\nWhen looking at a stacked bar graph, it&#8217;s incredibly easy to compare how much each sub-group contributes to the primary category.\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Save_Space\"><\/span>Save Space<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\nStacked charts can be helpful in business reports where you need to display multiple charts, as these charts take less space than various individual chats.\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_You_Looking_To_Create_Stacked_Bar_Charts_For_Your_Web_App\"><\/span>Are You Looking To Create Stacked Bar Charts For Your Web App?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/1281d2a9-68cb-444f-97ad-23e1e47bc0ae.png\" alt=\"FusionCharts charting library\" \/>\r\n\r\nIf you&#8217;re looking to create Javascript stacked charts for your web app, FusionCharts is the right choice. FusionCharts is a leading JavaScript charting library that offers over 100 different types of charts and graphs. These include bar charts, column charts, pie charts, area charts, line charts, and many more. It also comes with 2,000+ choropleth maps covering countries and cities.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fusioncharts.com\/download\/fusioncharts-suite-xt?framework=react\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Head over to FusionCharts and try its exciting features today!<\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today&#8217;s fast-paced world, businesses collect data all the time. One way to make more sense of this data is to visualize it using charts and graphs, such as a bar chart, stacked bar chart, line chart, etc. Visualizing data allows businesses to compare different data sets, track key performance indicators, understand trends and patterns, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":60,"featured_media":21455,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[722],"tags":[1172,1174,1115,1171,1173],"coauthors":[834],"class_list":["post-21454","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fusioncharts","tag-horizontal-stacked-charts","tag-percentage-stacked-bar-chartarts","tag-stacked-bar-chart","tag-stacked-charts","tag-vertical-stacked-bar-charts"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Is a Stacked Bar Chart? 2026 Complete Guide today<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What is a stacked bar chart? 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