Chart Types

What is a pie chart?

A pie chart displays your Jira data as a pie, with each slice representing the Chart By option selected.

When to use this chart type

• You have 3-5 data points to display

• The data points are different enough to render visibly different-sized pie slices

• You need to see parts in relation to a whole

Examples

• Issues by Priority

• Issues by Status Category (To Do, In Progress, Done)

Does this chart have a legend?

Yes

What is a bar chart?

A bar chart displays your Source data as a set of vertical bars along the x-axis, with each bar representing your Chart By dropdown selection.

When to use this chart type

• Your data points are similar

• You have more than 3-5 data points

• You need to do comparisons of each segment

Examples

• Issues by Request Type

• Issues by Assignee

Does this chart have a legend?

⛔ No

What is a 2D grouped bar chart?

A 2D grouped bar chart displays your Source data as grouped sets of vertical bars. Your Chart By option represents the values for each vertical bar, and your Group By option groups the bars.

When to use this chart type

• You’re comparing data from multiple datasets

Examples

• Status of Issues in Each Project

Does this chart have a legend?

Yes

What is a stacked bar chart?

A 2D stacked bar chart displays your Source data as a set of vertical bars along the x-axis with each bar sliced into colored segments horizontally. The Chart By option sets the vertical bars, and the Group By selection sets the horizontal segments.

When to use this chart type

• You’re comparing data from multiple datasets

Examples

Does this chart have a legend?

Yes

What is a line chart?

Points connected by line segments to demonstrate changes in value

When to use this chart type

• You want to track data points over periods of time

Examples

• Total Revenue Each Quarter

• Time Spent Each Month

Does this chart have a legend?

⛔ No

What is a 2D line chart?

Points connected by line segments to demonstrate changes in value

When to use this chart type

• You want to track 2 different data points over periods of time

Examples

• Created vs. Resolved Issues

• Target Start Date vs. Actual Start Date

Does this chart have a legend?

Yes

What is a funnel chart?

Displays your Chart By data as horizontal bars in the shape of a funnel (biggest value to smallest value)

When to use this chart type

• The value of each data point has a gradual decrease in value

Does this chart have a legend?

Yes

What is a table chart?

Displays your Chart By data as a column in a table, with your Calculate option(s) as additional column(s)

When to use this chart type

• You do not need to compare data points

Examples

• Issues in Each Project

• Issues by Assignee

Does this chart have a legend?

⛔ No

What is a 2D table chart?

Displays your Chart By data as a single column in a table, and your Group By as the additional columns

When to use this chart type

• You do not need to compare data points

Examples

• Status of Issues in Each Project

Does this chart have a legend?

⛔ No

What is a tile chart?

Displays your Chart By data as rectangular tiles.

When to use this chart type

• You do not need to compare data points

Examples

• Story Points in Each Epic

Does this chart have a legend?

⛔ No