# NumCount - script and chart function

Returns the number of numeric values found in 1 to N arguments.

Information noteThe numcount function has been superseded by the [RangeCount - script and chart function](https://help.qlik.com/en-US/qlikview/September2026/Subsystems/Client/Content/QV_QlikView/ChartFunctions/RangeFunctions/rangecount.htm) function. Although numcount can be used, it is not recommended.

Syntax:

NumCount(expr1 [ , expr2, ... exprN ])

Examples and results:

* `numcount( 
   1,2,4, )` returns 3
* `numcount( 
   2,xyz )` returns 1
* `numcount( 
   null( ) )` returns 0