openAFRICA

API

Comprehensive repository of African open data resources

Overview

openAFRICA provides API access to a vast collection of African open data datasets spanning sectors like agriculture, health, education, governance, and environment. Endpoints allow querying datasets by country, sector, keyword, or data format, with responses available in JSON or CSV. Use cases include academic research on African development, policy analysis for regional initiatives, data journalism highlighting African issues, and building data-driven apps focused on solving local challenges. It integrates seamlessly with data visualization tools and statistical software for deeper insights.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://africaopendata.org/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
Multiple data formats (JSON, CSV)
Country/sector filtering
No authentication required
Extensive African sector coverage

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is openAFRICA free to use?

Yes, openAFRICA provides free and unrestricted access to its African open data datasets and API endpoints.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, most of openAFRICA's API endpoints do not require an API key for access.

? What is the response format?

Responses are typically available in JSON or CSV formats, depending on the dataset and query parameters used.

Top Alternatives

DataPortals.org (African Open Data Section) Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Open Data

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Extensive African open data collection
⊕ Free unrestricted access
⊕ Supports multiple integration formats

Cons

⊖ Variable data quality across datasets
⊖ Potential rate limits on API requests
⊖ Some datasets may be outdated