Statistics of the World vs ValidEU API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms743273
P95 · ms1573786
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
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 — API key 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 ValidEU API: common questions

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

Both are neck-and-neck — Statistics of the World and ValidEU API each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Statistics of the World or ValidEU API?

ValidEU API has the lower median latency in our checks — Statistics of the World responds in 743 ms versus ValidEU API at 273 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 ValidEU API need an API key?

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

Only Statistics of the World is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. ValidEU API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Statistics of the World and ValidEU API free for commercial use?

Statistics of the World has unclear commercial terms, and ValidEU 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.