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Statistics of the World vs World News API

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

APIStatistics of the WorldNEW—World News 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 — 50 API points/day
Rate limit1000 req/window · 999 remaining · resets 2026-07-09T11:30:37.514Z50 points/day on free plan
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Statistics of the World vs World News API: common questions

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

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

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

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

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