Eurostat
Official statistics for the European Union and its member states
- #3 of 9 in best open data portals and dataset libraries
- Free
- Free to use
- Web
Ranked 3 of 9 in best open data portals and dataset libraries
Official statistics for the EU and its member states, with free re-use under its copyright notice. Its tables take time to learn, and it is less direct for quick charts than dashboard tools.
Best for Official European statistics for research and reporting
About Eurostat
Eurostat publishes statistics for the European Union and its member states through a web database, with products and tools pages, user guides and frequently asked questions. The site also has a help section, a website guide, service pages and an accessibility statement.
Its copyright notice covers free re-use of data, which makes the figures usable in research, reporting and tools. The database is built for people who know which table they need, and its tables take time to learn to navigate. For a quick chart, a dashboard tool is easier, but Eurostat remains the official reference for EU figures.
Key features
- Official EU statistics
- Products and tools section
- Copyright notice on free re-use
- User guides and FAQ
- Accessibility statement
Strengths
- Official statistics for the EU and its member states
- Free re-use of data under its copyright notice
Limits
- Tables take time to learn to navigate
- Less direct for quick charts than dashboard tools
Where Eurostat ranks
How Eurostat compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Coverage | Default license | Community uploads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#1 Our World in Data | 90.5 | Free | Web | Global, 126 topics | CC BY | No |
| #2World Bank Open Data | 89.0 | Free | Web | Global economies | CC BY 4.0 for most datasets | No |
| #3Eurostat | 87.5 | Free | Web | EU and member states | Free re-use per copyright notice | No |
| #4Data.gov | 85.5 | Free | Web | U.S. federal agencies | Per dataset, public data | No |
#5 YJTOON* | 79.5 | Free | Web | 27 reference categories | CC0 | No |
The full comparison table for best open data portals and dataset libraries has all 9 products.
Alternatives to Eurostat
All 8 alternatives- Our World in DataResearch charts and data on global topics, under CC BY
- World Bank Open DataFree global development indicators from the World Bank
- Data.govOfficial portal for United States federal open data
European Data PortalSingle access point to open data from European countries and EU bodies- YJTOON (made by the publisher of this site)CC0 reference datasets served as JSON, YAML and TOON
data.gov.ukOfficial home of UK public data, published under the Open Government Licence
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Questions about Eurostat
- Is Eurostat free?
- Eurostat can be used without paying: Free re-use of EU statistics under its copyright notice. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Eurostat open source?
- No. Eurostat is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Eurostat support?
- Eurostat is available on: Web.
- What is Eurostat best for?
- Official European statistics for research and reporting. In our ranking of open data portals and dataset libraries it is number 3 of 9 with a score of 87.5.
- What are the best alternatives to Eurostat?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Our World in Data, World Bank Open Data, Data.gov, European Data Portal.
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