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What is a Pictogram Chart?

A pictogram chart uses icons to present numbers. This gives viewers context about the subject the numbers represent. For example a statistic relating to people might be expressed using people icons with a color fill applied to the icons that corresponds with the statistic.

Example

Here's an example of a statistic:

• 88% of people keep their smartphone beside their bed at night

Adding a Pictogram Chart

Using the same data as in the example below we can add a pictogram chart to help capture the attention of viewers and give meaning to the related information being presented.