Open Government, Greece
APIFree open data API for Greece's official government datasets
Overview
The Open Government Greece API provides RESTful access to a diverse range of Greek government datasets, including public services, health, education, environment, and economic data. It returns JSON responses and offers endpoints for listing datasets, filtering by category, retrieving detailed records, and accessing metadata. Use cases include building civic tech apps for citizen services, researchers analyzing public policy trends, journalists investigating transparency, and developers integrating official data into public-facing tools.
Example Integration (JavaScript)
fetch('https://data.gov.gr/')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err)); Key Features
- RESTful API
- JSON response format
- Extensive sector coverage
- Official government data source
- Filterable datasets
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is Open Government, Greece free to use?
Yes, the API offers free access to all available government datasets, though higher rate limits may require a free API key from data.gov.gr.
? Does it require an API Key?
Basic dataset listings are accessible without an API key, but most detailed endpoints require a free key obtained via registration on the official website.
? What is the response format?
The API primarily returns data in JSON format, which is lightweight and easy to integrate into applications or analyze.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Free access to official Greek government data
- ⊕ Covers diverse sectors (health, education, environment)
- ⊕ Regularly updated datasets
- ⊕ Well-documented endpoints
Cons
- ⊖ Rate-limited requests for unauthenticated users
- ⊖ Some endpoints require free API key registration
- ⊖ Variable data freshness across datasets