Open Government, Czech Republic

API

Free open data API for Czech Republic government datasets

Overview

The Open Government Czech Republic API offers RESTful access to a diverse range of official government datasets, including public spending, education statistics, environmental metrics, healthcare records, and civic service information. It supports JSON responses (with CSV/XML options for some datasets) and enables integration into transparency tools, civic tech apps, academic research projects, and data visualization platforms. Users can analyze public policies, track budget allocations, monitor environmental trends, or build citizen-centric services to enhance government accountability and public engagement.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


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

Key Features

RESTful architecture
JSON response format
No API key required (most endpoints)
Wide dataset coverage
Regular updates

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Open Government, Czech Republic free to use?

Yes, all public datasets are free to access and use under open data licenses for both non-commercial and commercial purposes.

? Does it require an API Key?

Most endpoints do not require an API key. Registered users may receive higher rate limits for bulk data requests.

? What is the response format?

JSON is the primary response format, with select datasets also available in CSV or XML for broader compatibility.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Government

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free access to all public datasets
⊕ Comprehensive coverage of government sectors
⊕ Supports civic tech and research initiatives
⊕ Structured data for easy analysis

Cons

⊖ Some datasets lack full English documentation
⊖ Potential rate limits for high-volume queries
⊖ Variable update frequency across datasets