Open Government, Sweden
APIFree API for Sweden's official open government statistical data
Overview
The Open Government Sweden API provides programmatic access to Sweden’s official statistical database from the government data portal. It offers RESTful endpoints for querying diverse datasets (including population demographics, economic indicators, social statistics, and environmental metrics). Responses are in JSON format, enabling seamless integration into applications. Use cases include academic research on Swedish societal trends, building public policy data visualizations, journalistic fact-checking of government metrics, and business intelligence tools for market insights in Sweden. The API supports filtering and pagination to retrieve targeted data efficiently.
Example Integration (JavaScript)
fetch('https://www.dataportal.se/en/dataservice/91_29789/api-for-the-statistical-database')
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err)); Key Features
- RESTful architecture
- JSON response format
- Access to official Swedish statistical datasets
- Filter and pagination support
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is Open Government Sweden API free to use?
Yes, it is free to access and use for both non-commercial and commercial purposes, in line with the Swedish government data portal's terms of service.
? Does it require an API Key?
Basic access may not need an API key, but check the official documentation for authentication requirements for specific datasets or high-volume usage.
? What is the response format?
The API primarily returns data in JSON format, which is compatible with most programming languages and application frameworks.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Reliable official government data source
- ⊕ Wide range of statistical datasets available
Cons
- ⊖ Potential rate limits for high-volume queries
- ⊖ Some dataset details may require Swedish language understanding