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Statistics of the World vs The Guardian

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIStatistics of the WorldNEW—The GuardianNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (data sourced from World Bank & IMF)Unverified
Free tierFree — no key (optional X-API-Key header)Free developer key — registration required
Rate limit1000 req/window · 999 remaining · resets 2026-07-09T11:30:37.514Z5000 calls/day (developer tier)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Statistics of the World vs The Guardian: common questions

Which is more reliable, Statistics of the World or The Guardian?

On our scheduled checks, The Guardian leads on measured uptime — Statistics of the World at —% versus The Guardian at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Statistics of the World and The Guardian need an API key?

Statistics of the World needs no key, while The Guardian requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Statistics of the World first.

Can I call Statistics of the World and The Guardian from the browser?

Yes — both Statistics of the World and The Guardian send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Statistics of the World and The Guardian free for commercial use?

Statistics of the World has unclear commercial terms, and The Guardian has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.