Open data portals around Europe: Ukraine’s data.gov.ua advancing
transparency and data literacy
Ukraine’s data.gov.ua [https://data.gov.ua/en/] is the country’s
national open data portal, offering over 80,000 datasets
[https://data.gov.ua/en/dataset] across a variety of sectors,
including economy [https://data.gov.ua/en/group/ekonomika], health
[https://data.gov.ua/en/group/okhorona-zdorovia], and infrastructure
[https://data.gov.ua/en/group/transport]. Developed by the Ministry of
Digital Transformation, the platform provides free access to
government data, supporting transparency and empowering citizens,
researchers, and businesses to make data-driven decisions.

The most popular dataset on the platform relates to vehicles and their
owners, reflecting the practical applications of open data.
Additionally, the tag "harvesting" stands out with over 13,000
references, indicating significant interest in agricultural data, one
of Ukraine’s key sectors. These examples showcase the broad reach
and impact of the data available on the portal. Complementing the
portal, Action.Open Data [https://diia.data.gov.ua/about] serves as
Ukraine’s open data competence centre, offering courses
[https://diia.data.gov.ua/info-center] on various topics to explore
the world of open data. It also features a self-assessment test
[https://diia.data.gov.ua/skills-framework] to help users identify
areas for further development, strengthening the nation’s open data
literacy. 

Ukraine ranks as one of the highest-scoring countries for Open Data
Maturity 2024
[https://data.europa.eu/en/publications/open-data-maturity/2024],
achieving an impressive 97% score and securing third place overall in
Europe. This achievement reflects the country’s commitment to
advancing digital governance and its alignment with EU data standards.
By sharing datasets on platforms like data.europa.eu
[https://data.europa.eu/en/publications/country-insights/ukraine],
Ukraine contributes to a broader European open data ecosystem,
fostering cross-border collaboration and comparative analysis.

As Ukraine continues to embrace open data, it is setting an example
for transparency, innovation, and digitalisation. With its extensive
number of accessible datasets and commitment to modernising public
services, the country is paving the way for a more data-driven future.

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Publication Date/Time
2025-01-29T09:00:00+00:00
Discover how Ukraine is striving to become a leader in the open data
sector