A smarter way to search: Get the best of open data with advanced searching
Empowering data discovery across Europe with smarter search tools
With over 1.9 million datasets spanning 14 categories on the data.europa.eu portal, it can become a challenge to navigate to the right dataset. To make this a more enjoyable experience, the advanced search functionality is designed to help you in finding exactly what you need with precision and ease to help support further endeavours powered by open data.
The advanced search options on the portal offer a step-by-step filtering system which allows users to refine their query as closely as possible. For example, users can utilise search operators in the properties section to find specific words or phrases they want to see in their datasets. Other filters include whether the data is a high-value dataset, the provenance of the article, a specific category, and the format of the dataset. Users can also sort the results by relevance, date, or name and explore detailed dataset pages which include source information, licensing terms, and download options.
This functionality reflects the EU’s mission to create more transparency, accessibility, and innovation in providing trustworthy open data. By enhancing the experience of users in searching for data, data.europa.eu enables this commitment and works towards a more connected Europe.
Whether you are analysing climate trends, exploring economic indicators, or helping build data-driven applications, the advanced search on data.europa.eu is your gateway to smarter data discovery. Check out the advanced filter function yourself and contact us if you have any additional ideas for filter functions!
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