Open Government, Taiwan

API

Free open data API for Taiwan government public datasets

Overview

The Open Government Taiwan API provides RESTful access to over 20,000 public datasets from Taiwan’s government agencies (transportation, education, environment, etc.). It supports JSON, CSV, and XML response formats. Use cases include developing civic tech apps (e.g., real-time transit tracking), academic research on public policy, and transparency tools to visualize government data for citizens. Endpoints allow filtering by category, agency, keyword, or dataset ID, enabling easy integration into various projects.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


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

Key Features

RESTful API
Multiple response formats (JSON/CSV/XML)
No API key required for basic access
Thousands of datasets
Filtering options

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Open Government, Taiwan free to use?

Yes, all datasets are freely accessible under open licenses (e.g., CC BY) for both non-commercial and commercial purposes.

? Does it require an API Key?

Basic access to most datasets does not require an API key, but registering for an API key unlocks higher rate limits and advanced features.

? What is the response format?

Responses are available in multiple formats including JSON, CSV, and XML, depending on the specific dataset.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Government

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free access to all datasets
⊕ Wide variety of public sector data
⊕ Supports multiple data formats
⊕ Fosters civic innovation

Cons

⊖ Some datasets only in Traditional Chinese
⊖ Rate limits for unregistered users
⊖ Limited English documentation
⊖ Variable dataset update frequency