United Nations (UNdata) Catalog

The unofficial UN Data API makes United Nations datasets queryable through a REST service for reuse and analysis.

undata-api.org/wiki/datasets
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About United Nations (UNdata) Catalog

This is an unofficial API version of data from the United Nations UNDATA site. It makes UNDATA sets queryable through a REST service so the data can be reused in applications or analysis, with responses in JSON or XML.

The stated coverage is 108 datasets from the World Health Organization, with more to be added over time. Use requires an account to generate access keys, and standard accounts are limited to 5000 hits per day.

Key features

  • Query UNDATA sets via REST API from applications
  • Access 108 World Health Organization datasets
  • Returns dataset portions in JSON or XML
  • Generate access keys after account signup
  • Contact service to request higher usage limits
Best for: Developers and analysts who need programmatic access to World Health Organization datasets for reuse and analysis.
Good for
  • Makes UNDATA sets queryable for reuse in applications and analysis
  • Provides data in JSON or XML formats
  • Higher usage limits can be requested by contacting the service
Watch out for
  • Unofficial service, separate from the official UNDATA SOAP API
  • Dataset coverage stated as 108 World Health Organization datasets
  • Access requires an account and standard use is limited to 5000 hits per day

United Nations (UNdata) Catalog at a glance

Type
Dataset
Platforms
Web
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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United Nations (UNdata) Catalog FAQ

Is this an official United Nations service?
No. It describes itself as unofficial and points to the official UNDATA SOAP API using the SDMX standard.
Do I need an account to use it?
Yes. You need to sign up for an account to generate access keys.
What are the usage limits?
Standard accounts are limited to 5000 hits per day. You can contact the service to arrange a higher limit.
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