Geo charts are an easy way to visualize data in maps to compare how a measurement varies across a geographic area. The dimensions are related to continents, countries, regions/states and cities, with your desired metrics as a data point.
1. Geo Chart
In this chart, we are displaying Revenue by Country.
In Chart A, Zoom Area is set to default as World, and in Chart B, Zoom Area is set to Americas.
Recommended: Yes, See The Chart Version That Suits Your Need
Geo Chart [a personal favorite]: Chart areas are color-filled based on High, Medium, Low and data less values. A Geo Chart only has the option to set Zoom Area.
Bubble Map: Chart areas are filled as Bubbles and the chart has an option to display as a Map or Satellite view. Bubble maps have two background layer options (map or satellite views) which can be configured in the Style Tab. You can also set the number of Bubbles and the Bubbles Size.
Filled Map: Almost the same as Geo chart, except there, is no option to set the Zoom area. Filled maps have two background layer options (map and satellite views) which can be configured in the Style Tab.
2. Filled Map
A Filled Map can only have one Metric. In this chart, we are displaying Revenue by Country. Chart A Map View and Chart B Satellite View.
Recommended: Yes, See The Chart Version That Suits Your Need
Filled Map: Almost the same as Geo chart, except there, is no option to set the Zoom area. Filled maps have two background layer options (map and satellite views) which can be configured in the Style Tab.
Geo Chart [a personal favorite]: Chart areas are color-filled based on High, Medium, Low and data less values. A Geo Chart only has the option to set Zoom Area.
Bubble Map: Chart areas are filled as Bubbles and the chart has an option to display as a Map or Satellite view. Bubble maps have two background layer options (map or satellite views) which can be configured in the Style Tab. You can also set the number of Bubbles and the Bubbles Size.
3. Bubble Map
In this chart, we are displaying Users (Size) and Revenue (Color) by Country.
Bubble map has two Metrics options, Size and Color, and possible to use one either of them.
Chart A Map View and Chart B Satellite View.
Recommended: Yes, See The Chart Version That Suits Your Need
Filled Map: Almost the same as Geo chart, except there, is no option to set the Zoom area. Filled maps have two background layer options (map and satellite views) which can be configured in the Style Tab.
Geo Chart [a personal favorite]: Chart areas are color-filled based on High, Medium, Low and data less values. A Geo Chart only has the option to set Zoom Area.
Bubble Map: Chart areas are filled as Bubbles and the chart has an option to display as a Map or Satellite view. Bubble maps have two background layer options (map or satellite views) which can be configured in the Style Tab. You can also set the number of Bubbles and the Bubbles Size.
4. Geo Chart: Another example
Geo Chart only has an option for Zoom Area, in the second chart, Zoom Area is set to the United States
Recommended: Yes
Personally prefer a bigger Geo chart with a table so we can see the raw number together with visual comparison
Enjoy reading the guide? I have explained every chart available in the new Data Studio Book here. Visual explanations for graphs configurations, style, format, and recommendations. So you can also see how the final result will look and why one design is better than others for the same chart.
- Scorecards
- Pie/Doughnut Chart
- Bullet Charts
- Gauge Charts
- Line Charts/Time Series Charts
- Column Charts
- Combo Charts
- Table
- Pivot Tables
- Area Charts
- Scatter Charts
- Bubble Chart
- Geo Maps Charts
- Treemap
- Bullet Chart vs Gauge Chart
Configuration across chart:
- Background and Border
- Missing Data
- Conditional Formatting
- Chart Header
- Legends
- Reference Lines
- Report Settings
Most Used Features: