Open data portals around Europe: Greece making sure data is high-quality and readable
Easily access over 10 500 datasets of Greek government agencies
Greece is promoting a unified approach and accessibility through its open data portal, repository.data.gov.gr. Their platform serves as a comprehensive repository for a wide array of datasets, ranging from economic indicators to environmental statistics. With more than 10 500 available datasets divided over 17 topics, there is much to find on data from Greek government agencies. By providing free and open access to this data, Greece aims to foster innovation, support research, and enhance public services.
The portal is designed to be user-friendly, ensuring that both experts and the general public can easily navigate and utilise the available information. It features several search options and has a unified catalogue with general formats like JSON, SHP, CSV, or XLSX, which you can also filter on. This accessibility level encourages the use of open data in various sectors, including academia, business, and civil society.
One of the standout features of Greece’s open data portal is its commitment to continuous improvement and expansion. With an international beta version, data.gov.gr is making sure to create an overview where new datasets are regularly added, and existing ones are updated to ensure accuracy and relevance. On the homepage of this version, there are data visualisations available for 10 different topics, like COVID-19 statistics or the number of schools in different areas.
In addition to its practical applications, the open data portal also plays a vital role in promoting transparency and accountability by publishing data on public policies and decisions. Discover the portal yourself to find out how you can use Greece data and keep an eye on their new beta version of the Greece open data portal.
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