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Animated Bundestag seat chart maker

Draw the 630 seats of Germany's Bundestag, coloured by party.

When to use a Bundestag seat chart

Use it for German federal election results and to test which coalitions reach the 316-seat majority.

How to make one

  1. Paste your data into the Data box, or upload a CSV. The example shows the columns it needs.
  2. Add a title, subtitle and source under Text.
  3. Pick colours, a font and a size under Style: 16:9 for slides, 1:1 for WhatsApp and LinkedIn, 4:5 for Instagram posts, 9:16 for Stories, Reels and TikTok.
  4. Press Play to animate it, or Present to show it full screen.
  5. Press Share & export. On a phone, send the image, an MP4 video of the animation or a link straight to WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn. On a computer, copy it into your slides or download a PNG, SVG or PowerPoint file.

Everything runs in your browser. Your data isn't uploaded anywhere, and your last chart is remembered on this device.

Questions about the Bundestag seat chart

How do I make a Bundestag seat chart online for free?

Open the free Bundestag seat chart maker at makecharts.co/charts/bundestag-seat-chart.html, paste your data into the Data box (or upload a CSV, or connect a Google Sheet), add a title, then press Play to animate it. Share & export downloads an MP4, GIF, PNG, SVG or PowerPoint file. There's no sign-up, and your data stays in your browser.

What data do I need for a Bundestag seat chart?

Two columns: a party (or group) and its seats, in the order they sit from left to right. Add a third column of colours (like #E4003B) to use party colours. The Bundestag has 630 seats, so 316 is a majority. Paste it from Excel or Google Sheets, upload a CSV, or connect a live Google Sheet.

When should I use a Bundestag seat chart?

Use it for German federal election results and to test which coalitions reach the 316-seat majority.

What's the most common mistake with a Bundestag seat chart?

Splitting CDU and CSU. They sit together as one group; chart them as CDU/CSU unless the split is the story.

Can I animate it, download it or put it in PowerPoint?

Yes. Press Play to animate it, record an MP4 or GIF, or download a PNG, SVG or PowerPoint file. In PowerPoint it's added as a high-resolution image. It's free, with no sign-up.

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