Composition
Marimekko Chart
A mosaic of variable-width columns that encodes two dimensions of part-to-whole.
Revenue by Segment & Product
Two-dimensional market share
View data (4 rows)
| Segment | Cloud | On Prem |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | 50 | 30 |
| Mid-Market | 35 | 15 |
| SMB | 20 | 5 |
| Consumer | 10 | 2 |
Use a marimekko chart when…
- Market share by segment AND by company
- Two-dimensional composition
Avoid when…
- Single-dimension composition
- When audience is unfamiliar
Data it needs
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Min Rows | 4 |
| Min Columns | 3 |
| Column Types | stringstringnumber |
Visual anatomy
Marks
rectangle
Channels
widthheightcolor-hue
Axes
x-proportionaly-proportional
Guiding principles
Common mistakes
Parts not summing to 100%
Too many categories obscures the mosaic
Reordering segments differently across columns
History
Named after Finnish textile company Marimekko. Also called Mosaic plot.
Accessibility notes
Provide percentage values as text. Use patterns alongside color.
Related reading
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