Open Government, Spain

API

Free Open Data API for Spain's Official Government Information

Overview

The Open Government Spain API provides RESTful access to thousands of official datasets from Spain’s public administrations across sectors like education, health, environment, and economy. It supports multiple response formats (JSON, CSV, XML, GeoJSON) depending on the dataset. Use cases include building citizen-facing apps for public service updates, conducting policy research with government statistics, creating transparency visualizations, and integrating regional data into local business tools. Endpoints allow filtering by sector, region, or keyword, adhering to open data standards for interoperability.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://datos.gob.es/en')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful
Multiple formats (JSON/CSV/XML)
No API key required
Sector-specific datasets
Regional coverage

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Open Government Spain API free to use?

Yes, all datasets are available for free under open licenses like CC BY 4.0, allowing reuse and redistribution.

? Does it require an API Key?

Most datasets do not require an API key—direct HTTP requests to dataset endpoints are allowed without authentication.

? What is the response format?

Formats vary by dataset, including JSON, CSV, XML, GeoJSON (for spatial data), and Excel spreadsheets.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Government

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free access
⊕ Official reliable source
⊕ Wide dataset variety
⊕ Open standards compliance
⊕ Cross-sector applicability

Cons

⊖ Inconsistent dataset update frequencies
⊖ Variable documentation quality
⊖ Some datasets need preprocessing
⊖ No commercial SLA