Easy Comparison: Dot-Plots

David Kokkelink

Dot plots are an amazing way to quickly compare different values in one line. Check out the chart below: It provides a fast overview of the age structure of selected countries:

Doing this with bar charts would be nearly impossible. That’s why Datawrapper now offers dot plots: They’re a great way to show ranges, or multiple values for one element, in a quick and information-dense chart.

The link below leads to a tutorial we published in our Datawrapper Academy providing a quick overview of what’s possible now. Check it out, and you’ll be able to create your first dot plot in minutes:

How to create a Dot Plot: Our guide in the Academy

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David Kokkelink

(he/him, @DavidKokkelink) is a co-founder and co-CEO of Datawrapper. Originally a software developer, he works across our customer-facing and product development teams to make sure Datawrapper is headed in the right direction. David lives in Berlin.

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