Data Commons: Explore open data from around the world – your global knowledge graph

Data Commons, a Google initiative aimed at building an open knowledge network of structured data worldwide. We aggregate and connect data from various public sources to give you easy access to a vast amount of information. Whether you're a researcher, data scientist, developer, policymaker, or journalist, Data Commons provides you with the tools and data you need for your analyses and insights.

Our services and products:

Data Commons provides you with a powerful platform for exploring and using open data:

• Comprehensive knowledge graph: Discover a vast network of connected data across diverse topics such as demographics, economics, education, health, environment, and more.
• Data exploration tool: Use our intuitive search and exploration features to quickly find and visualize the data you need. Compare across regions, time periods, and variables.
• API access: Seamlessly integrate Data Commons data into your own applications and analytics tools through our powerful API.
• Open data sources: We link and integrate data from a variety of reputable public sources to provide you with a comprehensive and reliable data basis.
• Data visualization: Create interactive charts, maps, and other visualizations to clearly present data and identify patterns.
• Notebook environment: Use our integrated notebook environment to analyze and edit data directly in your browser.
• Open Source: Data Commons is an open source project, and we invite the community to contribute to its further development.

Unique selling points and advantages:

Data Commons offers you decisive advantages for your work with open data:

• Central data source: Access to a huge amount of linked data from different sources in one place.
• Easy data exploration: Intuitive tools allow you to quickly find, compare, and visualize data.
• Free and open: The data and the platform are free and accessible to everyone.
• API for developers: Integrate the data seamlessly into your own applications and workflows.
• Reliable sources: We work with reputable data providers to ensure the quality and accuracy of the data.
• Promoting collaboration: As an open source project, we encourage collaboration and further development.
• Support for data-driven decisions: Gain valuable insights and make more informed decisions based on reliable data.

The history of Data Commons:

The Data Commons project was launched by Google to address the challenge of fragmented and inaccessible public data. The idea was born out of a desire to provide researchers, developers, and the general public with easy and consistent access to critical data. Since its launch, Data Commons has continuously evolved and continues to grow with new data sources and features.

The values ​​and vision of Data Commons:

Our core values ​​and our vision are:

• Openness: We believe in free access to public data for everyone.
• Accessibility: We want to make data as easy and intuitive to access as possible.
• Linking: We create connections between different data sets to enable new insights.
• Collaboration: We encourage collaboration within the data community.
• Scientific progress: We want to promote the use of data for research and innovation.
• Societal benefits: We believe that open data can make a positive contribution to society.

Our vision is to become the world's most comprehensive and easily accessible knowledge network of open data, thus creating the basis for better decisions and innovations in many areas.