Have you ever wanted to count the occurrences of values in each row in Google Sheets? If so, you’re in luck! In this article, I’ll show you a combo formula that will give you the count you need.
Countif Non-Array Formula to Get Count of Occurrences in Each Row in Google Sheets
The Countif formula is a popular choice for counting occurrences in a range. In this case, it counts the occurrences of a value in each row of a dataset. However, using the standard Countif formula has its limitations.
When you drag the formula down to other rows, the range and criterion change accordingly. This requires you to copy and paste the formula or adjust it manually when new rows are added. It can become quite tedious.
But don’t worry, I have an alternative solution for you!
Introducing the Array Formula
The array formula I’m about to share may seem complex at first, but don’t let that discourage you. You can simply use it as is without delving into its logic and still get accurate results.
Here’s the formula:
=ArrayFormula(array_constrain(sort({COUNTIFS(index(sort({B2:B,row(B2:B)},2,0),0,1),index(sort({B2:B,row(B2:B)},2,0),0,1),ROW(A2:A),"<= "&ROW(A2:A)),sort({B2:B,row(B2:B)},2,0)},3,1),match(2,1/(B1:B<>""))-row(B1),1))
How Does the Formula Work?
Let me break it down for you:
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Flip Data from Bottom to Top
- Create a two-column array with the names in column B and their corresponding row numbers.
- Sort the array in descending order based on the row numbers.
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Find the Running Count of the Flipped Column
- Use the COUNTIFS function to count the occurrences of each name in the flipped column.
- Extract the first column from the result using the INDEX function.
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Reverse the Flipping
- Sort the third column (containing the row numbers) in ascending order.
By following these steps, we can obtain the count of occurrences in each row. The formula takes care of adjusting the range and criterion dynamically, so you don’t have to worry about copying and pasting.
And that’s it! You now have a powerful formula to count occurrences in each row in Google Sheets.
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Enjoy exploring the possibilities with this combo formula!
