Open data portals around Europe: Lithuania builds a central hub for
accessibility, participation, and insight
Lithuania’s national open data portal, data.gov.lt
[https://data.gov.lt/?lang=en], serves as a user-friendly access point
to more than 2 600 datasets shared by over 500 organisations. With
content covering areas such as energy, environment, law enforcement,
and international relations, the portal helps a wide range of
users—from students and researchers to journalists and public
administrators—navigate Lithuania’s data landscape with confidence
and clarity. 

The portal’s clean, structured design makes it easy to discover
relevant information, with thematic categories, advanced filtering
options, and curated highlights such as the most visited or recently
updated datasets. A standout feature is the ability to request or
suggest datasets, allowing citizens to help shape the open data
offering in line with real user needs. Tools such as dataset ratings
and quality indicators also encourage transparency and continuous
improvement, while a dedicated SPARQL
[https://data.europa.eu/de/about/sparql] endpoint enables more
advanced, semantic queries of the national catalogue. 

Beyond access, data.gov.lt supports meaningful open data reuse by
offering helpful resources for data providers and developers. From
technical guidance and educational materials to an API and
documentation, the portal offers the tools and support needed to
publish, understand, and work with open data. Real-world use cases
[https://data.gov.lt/projects/] demonstrate how data is being applied
in areas ranging from public policy to digital innovation—making
abstract datasets tangible and relevant. 

This user-first approach contributed to Lithuania’s strong showing
in the Open Data Maturity Report 2024
[https://data.europa.eu/en/publications/open-data-maturity/2024],
where it ranked 7th in the ‘portal’ dimension among the
participating EU Member States. By combining accessibility,
engagement, and technical excellence, data.gov.lt continues to
strengthen Lithuania’s open data ecosystem and invites everyone to
make the most of the country’s public information. 

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Publication Date/Time
2025-06-23T08:00:00+00:00
On data.gov.lt you can learn how intuitive design and strong support
allow more users to utilise open data