Open data portals around Europe: Austria providing over 55,000
datasets on a wide range of topics
Austria's national open data portal, data.gv.at
[https://www.data.gv.at/en/], serves as a central hub for national
open data, offering over 55,000 datasets across multiple areas,
including economy, health, and environment. Developed through
the Cooperation OGD Austria
[https://www.data.gv.at/en/info/cooperation-ogd-austria/], the
platform provides free access to public sector information, promoting
transparency and empowering citizens, researchers, and businesses to
make data-driven decisions.

A notable feature of data.gv.at is its comprehensive COVID-19
Open Data Information Portal
[https://www.data.gv.at/en/data/austrian-covid-19-open-data-information-portal/],
which consolidates pandemic-related data to facilitate rapid
interaction among scientists, researchers, developers, and analysts.
This initiative underscores the portal's role in supporting public
health efforts and showcases the practical applications of open data.
To further strengthen open data literacy, the portal
offers E-learning modules on Open Data
[https://www.data.gv.at/en/info/e-learning-modules-on-open-data/] designed
to help users understand and work with open data effectively. These
courses cover essential topics, including data formats, analysis
techniques, and best practices for data reuse.

In the Open Data Maturity Report 2024
[https://data.europa.eu/sites/default/files/country-factsheet_austria_2024.pdf],
Austria achieved an overall maturity score of 87%, exceeding the EU27
average of 83%. This achievement highlights Austria’s ongoing
dedication to strengthening digital governance and ensuring alignment
with EU data standards. By making its datasets available on platforms
like data.europa.eu [https://data.europa.eu/], Austria actively
contributes to a more interconnected European open data ecosystem,
enabling cross-border cooperation and comparative analysis.

As Austria continues to expand its open data initiatives, it
reinforces its role as a leader in transparency, innovation, and
digital transformation. With a wealth of accessible datasets and a
strong focus on modernising public services, the country is driving
progress towards a more data-centric future.

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Publication Date/Time
2025-02-21T09:00:00+00:00
Making open data more accessible through user-friendly tools and
training