Stacked Area Chart
Explore how to use Python Altair's mark_area() to create stacked area charts that highlight total values and individual contributions over time. Understand when stacked area charts are most effective and discover alternatives for categorical or multiple series data visualization.
A stacked area chart shows the cumulative trend over time of a certain variable. It’s similar to a line chart, but the area between the x-axis and the line is filled with a color or pattern to distinguish it from a line chart. A stacked area chart can be used to show trends, such as company growth or population change.
An example of a stacked area chart
When are stacked area charts useful?
Stacked area charts are useful in the following situations: