Open Government, Saudi Arabia

API

Open data API for Saudi Arabia government public datasets

Overview

The Open Government Saudi Arabia API provides RESTful access to diverse public datasets from Saudi Arabian government agencies across sectors like health, education, economy, infrastructure, and environment. Endpoints allow listing datasets, retrieving metadata, accessing raw entries, and filtering by category, publisher, or date. Responses are in JSON format for easy integration. Use cases include building citizen apps for public services, academic research on socio-economic trends, and data journalism analyzing government initiatives.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


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

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON response format
No authentication required
Filterable queries
Multi-sector dataset coverage

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the Open Government Saudi Arabia API free to use?

Yes, it is fully free for public access to all available government datasets.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, most endpoints do not require an API key; high-volume usage may have restrictions.

? What is the response format?

The primary response format is JSON, compatible with most development frameworks.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Government

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free public access
⊕ Comprehensive sector coverage
⊕ Regular updates
⊕ Seamless JSON integration

Cons

⊖ Some datasets lack English docs
⊖ Potential rate limits for high usage
⊖ Variable data freshness