Science & Math
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Science & Math
World Bank
World Data.
World Bank API is a free Science & Math API that requires no API key, is served over HTTPS and does not support CORS, so it should be called from a server.
- Authentication
- None required
- HTTPS
- Yes
- CORS
- No
- Category
- Science & Math
Visit documentation ↗datahelpdesk.worldbank.org
About World Bank Data Help Desk
- Provider
- World Bank Data Help Desk
- Website
- datahelpdesk.worldbank.org ↗
Details from datahelpdesk.worldbank.org.
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World Bank API FAQ
Who provides the World Bank API?
The World Bank API is provided by World Bank Data Help Desk (datahelpdesk.worldbank.org).
Is the World Bank API free?
Yes. The World Bank API is listed in the Science & Math category of the public-apis directory, which only includes APIs that are free or have a free tier. Check its documentation for rate limits and paid plans.
Does the World Bank API require an API key?
No. The World Bank API requires no authentication, so you can start making requests without signing up.
Can I call the World Bank API from the browser?
Not directly. The World Bank API does not allow CORS, so call it from a server, serverless function or proxy instead of front-end JavaScript.
Does the World Bank API support HTTPS?
Yes. The World Bank API is served over HTTPS, so it's safe to use in production.