Data Completeness Percentage
=COUNTA(B2:B101)/COUNT(B2:B101)ADVERTISEMENT - IN-ARTICLE
Implementation Guide
This task helps data analysts quantify data completeness by comparing non-empty values to expected numeric entries. It is a foundational data quality metric used before analysis or reporting. The formula is simple, transparent, and easy to automate across datasets. Analysts can track completeness trends over time and by data source. This improves trust in downstream insights and supports data governance initiatives. The metric can be expanded to categorical fields with adjusted counting logic.
💡 Expert Q&A Insights
Q: How is this different from accuracy?
It measures presence, not correctness. |
Q: Can this work per column?
Yes, apply it column by column.