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Easily count unique values in a column in Excel

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The Count unique values utility of Kutools for Excel can help you quickly count all unique values (the values that appear in the list only once) in a list without remembering any formulas.


Count unique values in a column in Excel

See the below screenshot shown, there is a name list, if you want to count only the unique names in the list, please do as follows.

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1. Select a blank cell to output the result.

2. Go to the Kutools tab, click Formula Helper > Formula Helper.

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Tip: you can also click Kutools > Formula Helper > Statistical > Count unique values to enable this feature.

3. In the Formulas Helper dialog box, you need to:

  • Find and select Count unique values in the Choose a formula box;
    Tip: you can check the Filter box, type in certain words to filter the formula names.
  • In the Range box, select the cells in which you want to count unique values;
  • Click the OK button.

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Then you will get the total number of unique values (the values that appear in the list only once).

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Notes:

1. Empty cells will be ignored automatically.

2. If you like this Formula Helper, you can click the Share icon shot-share-icon in the Formulas Helper dialog to share it with your friend via email or share to social medias such as Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and Weibo.

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Demo: Count unique values in a column in Excel

 
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