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Statistics of the World vs TheNews API

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

APIStatistics of the WorldNEW—TheNews APINEW—
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 tier — token required
Rate limit1000 req/window · 999 remaining · resets 2026-07-09T11:30:37.514ZUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Statistics of the World vs TheNews API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Statistics of the World or TheNews API?

On our scheduled checks, TheNews API leads on measured uptime — Statistics of the World at —% versus TheNews API 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 TheNews API need an API key?

Statistics of the World needs no key, while TheNews API 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 TheNews API from the browser?

Yes — both Statistics of the World and TheNews API 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 TheNews API free for commercial use?

Statistics of the World has unclear commercial terms, and TheNews API 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.