Open Government, Netherlands

API

Free API for accessing Netherlands government open data

Overview

The Open Government Netherlands API provides programmatic access to thousands of Dutch government datasets across sectors like healthcare, education, environment, and public services. Endpoints support dataset discovery (search by keyword/category), record retrieval, filtering by date or region, and metadata access. Responses are primarily in JSON format, enabling easy integration. Use cases include building citizen-facing apps for local service info, data journalism projects analyzing policy impacts, academic research on societal trends, and enterprise solutions for compliance with public sector regulations.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://data.overheid.nl/en/ondersteuning/data-publiceren/api')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful Interface
JSON Response Format
Dataset Filtering
Metadata Access
No API Key Required (for most datasets)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Open Government, Netherlands free to use?

Yes, it is free for both public and commercial use, subject to rate limits and adherence to the Dutch government’s data usage policies.

? Does it require an API Key?

Most public datasets are accessible without an API key; however, certain restricted datasets (e.g., sensitive public service records) may require authentication via an API key or OAuth2.

? What is the response format?

The primary response format is JSON. For bulk data exports, some endpoints also support CSV or XML formats depending on the dataset.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Government

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free Public & Commercial Use
⊕ Comprehensive Sector Coverage
⊕ Official & Reliable Data Source
⊕ Structured JSON Responses

Cons

⊖ Rate Limits for High-Volume Queries
⊖ Some Datasets Have Infrequent Updates
⊖ Limited Non-Dutch Documentation for Specific Endpoints