Open data portals across Europe: Croatia promotes transparency and
innovation
Croatia’s national open data portal, data.gov.hr
[https://data.gov.hr/ckan/en/dataset], is designed to make public
sector information accessible and reusable for everyone. The portal
serves as a central hub for datasets published by government
institutions, supporting transparency and enabling citizens,
businesses, and researchers to benefit from open data.

The portal provides access to more than 3,000 datasets across domains
such as economy and finance
[https://data.gov.hr/ckan/en/dataset/?_theme_limit=0&theme=economy_and_finance],
government and public sector
[https://data.gov.hr/ckan/en/dataset/?_theme_limit=0&theme=government_and_public_sector],
and population and society
[https://data.gov.hr/ckan/en/dataset/?_theme_limit=0&theme=government_and_public_sector].
Users can find information on government spending, demographic
statistics, energy consumption, and environmental indicators. Each
dataset includes metadata and licensing details to ensure clarity and
compliance with open data standards.

Public authorities in Croatia are legally obliged to publish
information available for reuse on the portal, supporting proactive
disclosure and encouraging innovation. A key focus is on High-Value
Datasets, information with significant benefits for society, the
environment, and the economy. These datasets enable applications in
areas such as smart cities, sustainability, and digital
transformation.

Ready to explore Croatia’s open data? Visit data.gov.hr
[https://data.gov.hr/] to browse datasets, learn how to publish your
own, and discover opportunities for collaboration.

Publication Date/Time
2026-01-09T09:00:00+00:00
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