About this software
Percent is a built-in calculation function in IBM Cognos Analytics that returns a value's percentage of the total for selected data items. It evaluates numeric expressions and supports formatting as a ratio or a percentage for display.
Report authors and analysts use it to show proportional contributions in dashboards, crosstabs, and reports without manual calculations. Syntax follows percent(numeric_expression) as documented by IBM.
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Benefits
- Percent-of-total calculation: Calculates each value's share of the total automatically in reports
- Works with numeric expressions: Accepts numeric expressions as input using percent(numeric_expression) syntax
- Formatting options available: Can display results as a ratio or as a formatted percentage
- Useful for dashboards and reports: Shows proportional contributions in dashboards, crosstabs, and list reports
- Reduces manual calculations: Removes need for external spreadsheet calculations inside report definitions
Available languages
- English
Support information
- Product documentation: IBM Cognos Analytics documentation includes function references and examples for percent calculations.
- Knowledge base articles: IBM Support portal contains troubleshooting articles and technical notes about percentage calculations.
- Community forums: IBM Community for Business Analytics hosts user questions, examples, and implementation advice.
- Training and videos: IBM provides tutorials and video learning materials for Cognos Analytics report authors.
- Developer documentation: Function syntax and usage examples are available in the Cognos Analytics function reference.
Frequently asked questions
What is IBM Percentage Of?
A calculation feature that computes the percentage contribution of values within a dataset or measure, used to express parts relative to a whole in analyses and reports.
What input data types does IBM Percentage Of accept?
Numeric measures and aggregated metrics are typical inputs; the calculation operates on values supplied by datasets, queries, or report fields.
How does IBM Percentage Of handle grouping or hierarchies?
It computes percentages within defined groups or hierarchical levels when a grouping dimension is specified, producing relative values per group or level.
How are nulls and zeros treated in IBM Percentage Of calculations?
Nulls are commonly excluded or treated as zero depending on configuration; explicit null-handling and aggregation settings determine whether totals include those values.
Can IBM Percentage Of results be used in visualizations and reports?
Yes; the percentage results are suitable for charts, tables, and dashboards, where they can be displayed alongside absolute measures for context.