How to count the number of error cells / non error cells in Excel?
In Excel, when you apply some formulas, it maybe occurs some error values, and now you need to count how many error cells or non-error cells in your data range. How could you solve this task quickly?
Count the number of all types of errors in a range
Select and count the number of all types of errors in a range with one click 
Count the number of specific types of errors in a range
Count the number of cells ignoring errors in a range
| Feature | Formula – All Errors | Kutools for Excel | COUNTIF – Specific Error | Formula – Non-Errors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Counting all types of formula errors in a range | Quickly selecting and counting all error cells | Counting one specific error type, such as #DIV/0! | Counting cells that do not contain errors |
| Counts all error types | Yes | Yes | No; counts only the specified error | No |
| Selects error cells | No | Yes | No | No |
| Setup complexity | Moderate | Very simple | Simple | Moderate |
| Main advantage | Counts all error types with one formula | Counts and selects all error cells at the same time | Simple way to count a particular error type | Counts cells while ignoring errors |
| Main limitation | Array formula can be less intuitive | Requires Kutools for Excel | Must change the criterion for each error type | Includes blank cells in the non-error count |
| Recommended use | Checking the total number of formula errors | Fast error auditing in large ranges | Analyzing a specific error such as #DIV/0! or #REF! | Measuring how many cells do not contain errors |
Count the number of all types of errors in a range
As we all known, there are several types of errors such as #DIV/0!, #REF!, #VALUE! and so on when the formulas running wrong, you can count the number of all types of errors with a simple array formula. Please do as this:
1. In a blank cell, type this formula =SUM(IF(ISERROR(A1:C10),1)), see screenshot:
2. Then press Ctrl+Shift+Enter keys together, and you will get the number of all the error values of the range.
Note: In the above formula, A1:C10 is the range that you want to use, you can change it as you need.
Select and count the number of errors in a range with one click
If you have Kutools for Excel installed, you can quickly count the error cells with one click, and at the same time, you can select the errors.
After installing Kutools for Excel, please do as below:
Select the range you use, and click Kutools > Select > Select Cells with Error Value. See screenshot:
Now all the error values have been selected, and a dialog pops out to remind you that the number of error values.
Count the number of specific types of errors in a range
Sometimes, you just want to count a specific type of errors only, for example, to find out how many #DIV/0! errors in the range. In this case, the above formula will not work, here the COUNTIF function can help you.
1. In a blank cell, please type this formula =COUNTIF(A1:C10,"#DIV/0!"), see screenshot:
2. Then press Enter key, and the number of #DIV/0! error cells will be counted.
Note: In the above formula, A1:C10 is the range that you want to use, and #DIV/0! is the type error that you want to count, you can replace it as your need.
Count the number of cells ignoring errors in a range
If you want to count the number of cells without errors, you can use this array formula: =SUM(IF( NOT( ISERROR(A1:C10)),1 )), and then press Ctrl+Shift+Enter keys simultaneously. And all the cells ignoring error cells will be calculated (including blank cells). See screenshots:
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Conclusion
Counting error and non-error cells can help you quickly assess data quality, identify formula problems, and monitor the overall reliability of a worksheet.
Use the all-errors formula when you need a total count of every formula error in a range, or COUNTIF when you only want to count a specific error type such as #DIV/0! or #REF!. The non-error formula is useful for counting cells that do not contain errors, while Kutools for Excel offers a faster approach by selecting and counting all error cells at the same time without requiring a formula.
Tip: When counting non-error cells, remember that some formulas may also include blank cells in the result. Check your range and formula logic carefully if blanks should be excluded.
Choose the method based on whether you need to count all errors, focus on one specific error type, count valid cells, or quickly locate and count errors without building formulas.
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