Our World in Data chart data API
Our World in Data chart data API
Our World in Data's Chart Data API returns any OWID chart's underlying data as direct CSV/JSON URLs. The FAQ says: "we offer direct URLs to access data in CSV format and comprehensive metadata in JSON format."
Required Attribution:
Required: cite Our World in Data (OWID-produced data is CC BY); third-party-sourced indicators must also credit the original provider and follow that provider's licence.
Coverage
Country/region-year indicators across health, population, energy, conflict, economy and environment topics, with history that varies by indicator. Update cadence: Not stated. History start date or indicator count: Not stated.
Verdict
A keyless CSV/JSON API returning the data behind any Our World in Data chart. The FAQ says: "Data produced by us falls under our permissive CC BY license; you have permission to use, reproduce, and distribute it, provided that you cite us." WARNING: "Most of the data on Our World in Data comes from third-party providers (such as the WHO, UN, and World Bank) and is subject to the license terms of those providers." Check each indicator's own citation (shown under "Learn more about this data" on the chart) before reuse. Signal Lab links only.
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