About China Open Data Portal
Our Mission: Free Access to Government Data
China Data Portal is a free open data portal providing access to Chinese government statistics. We make official economic and social data accessible to researchers, journalists, businesses, and anyone interested in understanding China's development through our free API.
What We Offer
Comprehensive Data
Curated datasets across economy, energy, population, society, and technology with historical data spanning decades (1949-2025).
Free API Access
RESTful API v2 for programmatic access. No API key required for basic usage. Perfect for developers and researchers.
Interactive Charts
Visualize data with interactive charts. Switch between line and bar charts. Download data in CSV or JSON format.
Reliable Sources
All data sourced from official government statistics. 100% accuracy guaranteed with citations provided.
Data Sources
We collect data from official sources including:
- National Bureau of Statistics of China - Economic indicators, population data
- Ministry of Public Security - Crime rate statistics
- National Energy Administration - Energy production and consumption
- Ministry of Education - University graduate data
- China Association of Automobile Manufacturers - Vehicle ownership data
API Usage
Our API is currently free to use:
- โ Free Access: No API key required
- โ CORS Enabled: Access from any domain
- โ JSON Format: Standard REST API responses
- โ Interactive Docs: Test endpoints directly in browser
Data Accuracy
We take data accuracy seriously. All datasets are:
- Sourced from official government publications
- Regularly updated to reflect latest releases
- Validated for consistency and completeness
- Documented with clear metadata and sources
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Contact & Feedback
We welcome your feedback and suggestions:
- ๐ Read our API Documentation
- ๐ Browse All Datasets
- ๐ฆ Follow us on Twitter @ChinaDataLive