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European Central Bank — Statistical Data Warehouse

ECB statistical data: reference euro rates, interest rates, inflation, euro area monetary aggregates. SDMX 2.1 standard, results in XML/JSON/CSV. No key required.

Official source European Union no key REST/SDMX (JSON/XML/CSV)
GET data-api.ecb.europa.eu/service/data/{flow}/{key}?format=jsondata

Verified 2026-07

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About this API

The European Central Bank publishes, via an SDMX 2.1 RESTful web service, the full range of its statistical data — from reference euro exchange rates (the same ones shown on the ECB's site every business day) to monetary-policy interest rates, inflation indicators, and euro area monetary aggregates.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an API key?

No, the service is fully public and free — no registration, no key.

What data does this API return?

Reference euro exchange rates against other currencies, ECB interest rates, inflation indicators (HICP), and a range of other euro area monetary and financial aggregates, current and historical.

Can this API be called directly from a browser?

Yes — the API endpoint (data-api.ecb.europa.eu) returns a CORS header allowing calls from any domain, so it works directly from frontend code (hence the live "Try it" button above).

Who runs this API?

The European Central Bank. Full documentation is available at data.ecb.europa.eu/help/api/overview.

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