The UK National Data Library is the home of UK public data, with government datasets and related information.

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About DATA.GOV.UK

data.gov.uk is the UK National Data Library, the official home of UK public government data. It hosts government datasets organized into themed collections covering business and economy, environment, government and Parliament, land and property, people, and transport, plus spotlight features on topics such as early years child development. The site also provides a data manual with guidance for working with public sector data, a searchable open data directory, and updates on platform changes and new data standards. All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0 unless otherwise stated.

Key features

  • Curated themed collections of UK public government datasets
  • Spotlight sections on specific public policy topics
  • Public sector data manual for data working guidance
  • Searchable open data directory for dataset discovery
  • Updates on new data standards and platform changes
Best for: Researchers, public sector staff, and service developers seeking UK public government data for analysis or use.
Good for
  • All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0 for broad reuse
  • Datasets are organized into clear, themed collections for easier discovery
  • Provides a dedicated data manual for public sector data working guidance
Watch out for
  • The original open data directory is under active development with ongoing changes

DATA.GOV.UK at a glance

Official website
data.gov.uk
Type
Dataset
Platforms
Web
Language
English
Country
GB
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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DATA.GOV.UK FAQ

What licence applies to content on data.gov.uk?
All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0 unless otherwise stated.
What categories of UK public data are available on the site?
Data is organized into collections covering business, environment, government, land, people, and transport, plus spotlight topics like early years.
Is guidance available for working with public sector data?
Yes, the site hosts a data manual with guidance for working with data in government and the public sector.
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