Open Data Inception
Open Data Inception is a global initiative that compiles a comprehensive, geotagged directory of open data portals worldwide. Accessible via an interactive map and searchable list, it helps users locate open data sources by country, region, or topic. The dataset is published through the Opendatasoft platform and aggregates portal metadata such as name, location, and thematic coverage, making it easier to discover usable public data resources across countries and sectors without needing prior knowledge of which local or national portal to consult.Open Data Inception is a project that compiles a comprehensive list of open data portals worldwide. It provides a geotagged, searchable map and list of these portals, making it easier for users to find clean, usable open data by country or topic. The initiative aims to address the challenge of lo...
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Data schema (18 fields)
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| Fill | Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | name | text | Name of the open data portal or dataset.Name of the open data portal or dataset. |
| — | organisation | text | Organisation that publishes or maintains the portal.Organisation that publishes or maintains the portal. |
| — | country | text | Country of the portal, in English.Country of the portal, in English. |
| — | pays | text | Country of the portal, in French.Country of the portal, in French. |
| — | pais | text | Country of the portal, in Spanish.Country of the portal, in Spanish. |
| — | url | text | Web address of the open data portal.Web address of the open data portal. |
| — | description | text | Description of the open data portal's content or purpose.Description of the open data portal's content or purpose. |
| — | location | geo_point_2d | Geographic coordinates of the country associated with the portal.Geographic coordinates of the country associated with the portal. |
| — | latitudeLatitude | text | Latitude coordinate of the portal's location.Latitude coordinate of the portal's location. |
| — | longitudeLongitude | text | Longitude coordinate of the portal's location.Longitude coordinate of the portal's location. |
| 2.7% | has_issueHas issue | text | Indicates whether the portal has a reported issue.Indicates whether the portal has a reported issue. |
| 0.8% | issue_typeIssue type | text | Type of issue reported for the portal.Type of issue reported for the portal. |
| 100% | code_enCode en | text | Country and portal name label in English.Country and portal name label in English. |
| 100% | code_frCode fr | text | Country and portal name label in French.Country and portal name label in French. |
| 100% | country_slugCountry slug | text | URL-friendly slug identifying the country.URL-friendly slug identifying the country. |
| 126.6% | thematic | text | Thematic category or categories covered by the portal.Thematic category or categories covered by the portal. |
| 99.6% | portal_typologyPortal typology | text | Classification of the portal's sector and administrative level.Classification of the portal's sector and administrative level. |
| 94.7% | code_esCode es | text | Country and portal name label in Spanish.Country and portal name label in Spanish. |
Schema captured from opendatasoft 7 days ago.
Query the data
Pick columns and a sort, then fetch a live preview straight from the source. Choose an API-filterable column (marked ▾) under “Where” to pick from its list of values.
Sample data (5 records)
Record 1url: https://prostor3.gov.si/javni/login.jsp? · name: Land Ownership
{
"url": "https://prostor3.gov.si/javni/login.jsp?jezik=sl",
"name": "Land Ownership",
"pais": "Eslovenia",
"pays": "Slovénie",
"code_en": "Slovenia - Land Ownership",
"code_es": "Eslovenia - Land Ownership",
"code_fr": "Slovénie - Land Ownership",
"country": "Slovenia",
"latitude": null,
"location": {
"lat": 46.1235637635,
"lon": 14.8265374892
},
"thematic": [
"Geospatial",
"Administration"
],
"has_issue": null,
"longitude": null,
"issue_type": null,
"description": null,
"country_slug": "slovenia",
"organisation": "Geodetic Administration of Republic of Slovenia",
"portal_typology": "Public Sector, National Level"
}Record 2url: https://sirup.lkpp.go.id · name: Procurement
{
"url": "https://sirup.lkpp.go.id",
"name": "Procurement",
"pais": "Indonesia",
"pays": "Indonésie",
"code_en": "Indonesia - Procurement",
"code_es": "Indonesia - Procurement",
"code_fr": "Indonésie - Procurement",
"country": "Indonesia",
"latitude": null,
"location": {
"lat": -2.23021409274,
"lon": 117.300428195
},
"thematic": [
"Administration"
],
"has_issue": null,
"longitude": null,
"issue_type": null,
"description": null,
"country_slug": "indonesia",
"organisation": "National Government Procurement Policy Agency",
"portal_typology": "Public Sector, National Level"
}Record 3url: https://www.dst.dk/valg/xml.htm · name: Election Results
{
"url": "https://www.dst.dk/valg/xml.htm",
"name": "Election Results",
"pais": "Dinamarca",
"pays": "Danemark",
"code_en": "Denmark - Election Results",
"code_es": "Dinamarca - Election Results",
"code_fr": "Danemark - Election Results",
"country": "Denmark",
"latitude": null,
"location": {
"lat": 55.9633982423,
"lon": 10.0462984147
},
"thematic": [
"Administration"
],
"has_issue": null,
"longitude": null,
"issue_type": null,
"description": null,
"country_slug": "denmark",
"organisation": "The Ministry of Social Affairs and the Interior",
"portal_typology": "Public Sector, National Level"
}Record 4url: https://www.datos.gov.co/Econom-a-y-Fina · name: Government Spending
{
"url": "https://www.datos.gov.co/Econom-a-y-Finanzas/Contratos-por-Sector/79qt-rbcu",
"name": "Government Spending",
"pais": "Colombia",
"pays": "Colombie",
"code_en": "Colombia - Government Spending",
"code_es": "Colombia - Government Spending",
"code_fr": "Colombie - Government Spending",
"country": "Colombia",
"latitude": null,
"location": {
"lat": 3.90115584015,
"lon": -73.0733688192
},
"thematic": [
"Administration",
"Economy"
],
"has_issue": null,
"longitude": null,
"issue_type": null,
"description": null,
"country_slug": "colombia",
"organisation": "Ministerio de Hacienda y Crédito Público",
"portal_typology": "Public Sector, National Level"
}Record 5url: https://www.conabio.gob.mx/informacion/g · name: Administrative Boundaries
{
"url": "https://www.conabio.gob.mx/informacion/gis",
"name": "Administrative Boundaries",
"pais": "México",
"pays": "Mexique",
"code_en": "Mexico - Administrative Boundaries",
"code_es": "México - Administrative Boundaries",
"code_fr": "Mexique - Administrative Boundaries",
"country": "Mexico",
"latitude": null,
"location": {
"lat": 23.9504638656,
"lon": -102.532885497
},
"thematic": [
"Geospatial"
],
"has_issue": null,
"longitude": null,
"issue_type": null,
"description": null,
"country_slug": "mexico",
"organisation": "National Council for Biodiversity",
"portal_typology": "Public Sector, National Level"
}Live sample captured at profiling time — values may have changed upstream.
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- https://public.opendatasoft.com/api/explore/v2.1/catalog/datasets/open-data-sources
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