Open Government, Estonia
APIFree API for Estonia's official open government data
Overview
The Open Government Estonia API grants programmatic access to official open datasets from Estonian government institutions. Endpoints support querying multi-sector data (demographics, economy, public services, environment) with filters, pagination, and sorting. Responses are in JSON format, enabling easy integration. Use cases include building citizen-centric apps (e.g., healthcare or transport tools), academic research on Estonian policies, transparency platforms, and data-driven analysis for NGOs and businesses.
Example Integration (JavaScript)
fetch('https://avaandmed.eesti.ee/instructions/opendata-dataset-api')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err)); Key Features
- RESTful API
- JSON responses
- Multi-sector dataset access
- Filtering & pagination
- No API key required
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is Open Government Estonia free to use?
Yes, the API provides free access to all public open datasets from Estonian government institutions.
? Does it require an API Key?
No API key is needed for accessing public datasets via the API.
? What is the response format?
The API returns responses in JSON format, which is easily parsable for applications and tools.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Free official data access
- ⊕ Wide sector coverage
- ⊕ Easy integration
- ⊕ Regular dataset updates
Cons
- ⊖ Partial English documentation
- ⊖ Limited non-standard query support
- ⊖ Occasional delayed dataset updates