Open Government, Cyprus API

Free to Use Varies (check documentation)

Overview

The Open Government Cyprus API provides free access to official Cypriot government datasets covering topics such as economy, environment, demographics, and public services. No API key is required, and the portal supports both English and Greek interfaces. It follows the standard CKAN open data format.

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Beginner Tip

The Cyprus data portal supports English; use the URL https://data.gov.cy/?language=en to browse datasets and query the CKAN API at https://data.gov.cy/api/3/action/package_list for a full dataset list.

Available Data

Use case: Integrate cyprus government open data data into web and mobile applications
Open Government, Cyprus data via REST API
JSON-formatted response data
Freely accessible without authentication

Example Response

JSON Response
{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    "result": "Data from Open Government, Cyprus",
    "description": "Cyprus Government Open Data",
    "timestamp": "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"
  }
}

Field Reference

success True if the API request was processed without errors.
result The main response payload; structure varies by action (list vs. search vs. show).
count Number of datasets matching the search query.
title Dataset title, potentially in Greek or English.
resources Data files or service endpoints linked to the dataset.
organization The Cypriot government ministry or agency that published the dataset.

Implementation Example

const url = "https://data.gov.cy/";
const response = await fetch(url);
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

What Can You Build?

Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.

Common Errors & Troubleshooting

Mixed English and Greek metadata Some dataset fields are only available in Greek even when browsing in English mode.
Use a translation API or tool to handle Greek text; search with Greek transliterations for better coverage.
404 on resource file Individual files linked from datasets may have been moved or removed.
Use the portal web interface at data.gov.cy to verify that the resource is still accessible before building automated pipelines.
Empty results for common terms The dataset catalog is smaller than larger national portals, so not all topics have available data.
Use package_list to get a complete list of available datasets and manually identify relevant ones.

Matrix Score Breakdown

🌐 Reachability 30/30
⚡ Speed 5/20
🔒 Security 15/15
🛠 Developer XP 15/20
✓ Reliability 7/15
Response Time 1271ms

Fully tested on Apr 5, 2026

Technical Specifications

Auth No Auth
HTTPS REQUIRED
CORS UNKNOWN
Category Government
Difficulty Beginner
Verified: 2026-04-04

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