Open Government, Romania

API

Free open data API for Romania's government public datasets

Overview

The Open Government Romania API provides access to a comprehensive collection of public datasets from Romanian government agencies across sectors like education, health, economy, infrastructure, and public services. Endpoints allow retrieval of raw data or filtered subsets, with formats including JSON, CSV, XML, and Excel. Use cases include building civic tech apps for citizen transparency, conducting policy research, analyzing public spending trends, or creating data visualizations for journalistic investigations into government operations.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('http://data.gov.ro/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful endpoints
Multiple data formats (JSON, CSV, XML)
No API key required for most datasets
Wide sector coverage

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Open Government, Romania free to use?

Yes, all public datasets are freely accessible for both non-commercial and commercial use under open data licenses.

? Does it require an API Key?

Most public datasets do not require an API key, though registration may be needed for advanced features or bulk downloads.

? What is the response format?

Response formats vary by dataset, including JSON, CSV, XML, and Excel spreadsheets, depending on the data type and source.

Top Alternatives

EU Open Data Portal Search Google

National Institute of Statistics Romania API Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Government

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free unlimited access
⊕ Transparent public data
⊕ Supports diverse use cases
⊕ Covers national and local government datasets

Cons

⊖ Some datasets may be outdated
⊖ Documentation primarily in Romanian
⊖ Rate limits may apply for high-volume requests
⊖ Variable data quality across datasets