Open Government, Portugal

API

Free open data API for Portugal's official government datasets

Overview

The Open Government Portugal API provides RESTful access to official public datasets from Portuguese government entities across sectors like health, education, environment, and economy. It returns responses in JSON format and includes endpoints for searching datasets, retrieving metadata details, and accessing raw data files. Use cases include building civic tech tools for transparency, analyzing public policy trends, creating citizen-facing data visualizations, and supporting academic research on Portuguese public sector data. The API is designed to promote open governance and enable easy integration of reliable government data into applications.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://dados.gov.pt/en/docapi/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful architecture
JSON response format
Diverse sectoral datasets
No authentication required
Official government source

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Open Government, Portugal API free to use?

Yes, the API is completely free for accessing all public datasets from Portuguese government entities.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, authentication is not needed for accessing public datasets via the API endpoints.

? What is the response format?

The API primarily returns data in JSON format, which is compatible with most development tools and applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Government

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free access to public data
⊕ Wide range of dataset categories
⊕ Reliable official information
⊕ Easy integration into apps

Cons

⊖ Limited non-Portuguese documentation
⊖ Some datasets updated infrequently
⊖ Potential rate limits for high usage