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COUNTIFS Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

COUNTIFS is an Excel Statistical function. Like COUNTIF, but can check multiple conditions at once.

COUNTIFS syntax

=COUNTIFS(criteria_range1, criteria1, ...)

Arguments

When to use COUNTIFS

COUNTIFS is used in data analysis work to summarize or test patterns across a data set.

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Learn more

Read the tutorial: How to use COUNTIFS.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the COUNTIFS function do in Excel?

Like COUNTIF, but can check multiple conditions at once.

What is the syntax of COUNTIFS in Excel?

The syntax is =COUNTIFS(criteria_range1, criteria1, ...). criteria_range1: The first range to check against a condition; criteria1: The first condition to match.

Where can I practice COUNTIFS online for free?

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