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Statistics of the World vs Umeå Open Data

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

APIStatistics of the WorldHEALTHY79Umeå Open DataHEALTHY57
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.44%93.3%
Uptime · 30d98.3%98.3%
P50 · ms4231151
P95 · ms12324863
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (data sourced from World Bank & IMF)Varies by dataset (municipal open data; see portal)
Free tierFree — no key (optional X-API-Key header)Free — open data portal, no key
Rate limit1000 req/window · 999 remaining · resets 2026-07-09T11:30:37.514Z1000 req/window · 999 remaining · resets 2026-07-09 00:00:00+00:00
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Statistics of the World vs Umeå Open Data: common questions

Which is more reliable, Statistics of the World or Umeå Open Data?

On our scheduled checks, Statistics of the World leads on measured uptime — Statistics of the World at 99.44% versus Umeå Open Data at 93.3% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Statistics of the World or Umeå Open Data?

Statistics of the World has the lower median latency in our checks — Statistics of the World responds in 423 ms versus Umeå Open Data at 1151 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Statistics of the World and Umeå Open Data need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Statistics of the World is callable with no signup, and Umeå Open Data is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Statistics of the World and Umeå Open Data from the browser?

Yes — both Statistics of the World and Umeå Open Data 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 Umeå Open Data free for commercial use?

Statistics of the World has unclear commercial terms, and Umeå Open Data 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.