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A data.europa.eu search guide: How to navigate through our datasets

Achieve optimal data discovery with a step-by-step searching guide

Our data.europa.eu portal offers an extensive archive of datasets from across the European Union and beyond. With more than 1 800 000 datasets on 14 different categories, it can be difficult to find the dataset that you need. To help you with the search, we have created a comprehensive step by-step guide on using our search functionality.  

  1. Getting Started: Use the search bar at the top of the homepage to enter keywords and select whether you're searching for datasets, catalogues, or editorial content. 
Search bar
  1. Refining Your Search: 
    • High-Value Dataset (HVD): Filter to show only HVDs. 
    • Provenance: Filter by country or institution/organisation. 
    • Categories: Choose categories like health, energy, or transport. 
    • Format: Select the data format (CSV, JSON, XML, etc.). 
    • Metadata Quality: Filter by the quality of dataset metadata. 
Filters
  1. Sorting and Viewing Results: Sort results by relevance, last modified, name (ascending/descending), or last created. 
Sort by
  1. Exploring Dataset Details: Click on a dataset title for a detailed description, metadata, and download options. Here you will find information on the source, update frequency, and licensing. 
Details

By leveraging these features, you can efficiently navigate and discover the datasets available on data.europa.eu.  

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