Open Government, Finland

API

Free open data API for Finland's government datasets

Overview

The Open Government Finland API offers RESTful access to Finnish government open data across sectors like demographics, environment, education, healthcare, and public services. It returns JSON responses and includes endpoints for querying datasets by category, publisher, or keyword, as well as retrieving metadata and raw data files. Use cases include building citizen-centric apps (e.g., public transport trackers), academic research on policy impacts, and data visualizations for transparency initiatives, enabling developers and researchers to leverage official Finnish data for public good.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.avoindata.fi/en')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON support
No authentication required
Multi-sector dataset coverage
Metadata querying

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Open Government Finland API free to use?

Yes, the API is completely free for all users, including commercial and non-commercial purposes, aligned with Finland's open data policies.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, the API does not require authentication keys for accessing public datasets, ensuring easy accessibility for developers and researchers.

? What is the response format?

Most endpoints return data in JSON format, which is widely compatible with development tools and data analysis platforms.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Government

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free access to official Finnish government data
⊕ Easy integration with RESTful endpoints
⊕ Covers diverse public sectors
⊕ Regularly updated datasets

Cons

⊖ Rate limits apply to prevent abuse
⊖ Some datasets may only be available in Finnish
⊖ Limited real-time data for certain sectors