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Choropleth map

A choropleth map colors Regions (or shows bubbles) by numeric values — for example population or sales per state.

Prerequisites​

  • A map with Regions (SVG country/state map works well)
  • Numeric values stored in a field on Regions or Database objects (depending on the data source you choose)

Steps​

1. Add a numeric field​

For region-based choropleth (most common):

  1. Go to Menu › Regions › Edit fields
  2. Add a field that will hold numbers (for example a text or number field named number)

Add choropleth field

If your values live on Database objects instead, add the field under Menu › Database › Edit fields and later set Choropleth data source to Database.

2. Enable choropleth​

  1. Open Menu › Settings › Choropleth (or the Choropleth section in Settings)
  2. Turn Choropleth on
  3. Set Choropleth data source to Regions or Database
  4. Choose Source field — the field with numeric values

Enable choropleth and pick source field

3. Enter values​

  1. Go to Menu › Regions › List (or Database › List if the source is Database)
  2. Enter numbers for several regions/objects

As you save values, Region colors update on the map:

Choropleth colors after entering values

Customize​

  • Colors and gradient: Menu › Colors
  • Gradient labels (low/high text): Menu › Settings › Choropleth › Gradient labels
  • More options (bubble mode, legend, etc.): Settings › Choropleth in the map editor