Open Government, Colombia
APIFree Open Data API for Colombia's Official Government Statistics and Public Records
Overview
The Open Government, Colombia API provides access to official public data from Colombia’s National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE) and other government agencies. Endpoints cover demographic stats (population, age distribution), economic indicators (GDP, inflation), health metrics (hospital access, disease rates), and education data (school enrollment, literacy). Responses are primarily JSON, with some datasets available in CSV/XML. Use cases include academic research, transparency apps, policy analysis, and market research for businesses operating in Colombia. It supports RESTful queries with filtering and pagination for efficient data retrieval.
Example Integration (JavaScript)
fetch('https://www.dane.gov.co/')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err)); Key Features
- RESTful Interface
- JSON Response Format
- No API Key Required (Most Endpoints)
- Official DANE Statistics
- Multi-Sector Datasets
- Pagination Support
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is Open Government, Colombia free to use?
Yes, all public datasets via the API are free for non-commercial and commercial use under Colombia’s open data licenses.
? Does it require an API Key?
Most public endpoints do not require an API key; restricted datasets or high-volume access may need registration.
? What is the response format?
Primary format is JSON, with CSV/XML options available for bulk data downloads across most datasets.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Free Public Access
- ⊕ Reliable Government Data Source
- ⊕ Wide Range of Sectors Covered
- ⊕ Bulk Data Download Options
Cons
- ⊖ Some Documentation in Spanish
- ⊖ Potential Rate Limits for High Volume
- ⊖ Occasional Dataset Update Delays