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Indicator API

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What this product or service is

ABS Indicator API is an online machine-to-machine service that allows you to request headline economic statistics from the ABS. You can access Australia's key economic indicators as soon as embargo is lifted at 11:30am (Canberra time) on release day.

All datasets are small, containing only the most in-demand data, so responses are returned as fast as possible. If you wish to access full economic datasets via API you can do so using ABS Data API (Beta).

Features you will find

  • Headline statistics for key economic indicators
  • Updated data as soon as embargo is lifted
  • Uses the Statistical Data and Metadata Exchange (SDMX) standard
  • Data available in eXtensible Markup Language (XML), JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), and Comma-separated values (CSV)

A full list of data available in Indicator API is available in the Indicator API User Guide.

Who the service is for

Indicator API is for any organisations or individuals who need to access key economic indicators as soon as possible upon their release. 

You will need some technical expertise to use Indicator API. However, plugins exist to assist you in connecting from popular statistical analysis software such as Excel, PowerBI, and R. More information is available on our API user guide.

Accessing this service

An API key is required to access ABS Indicator API. To request an API key, please carefully read the ABS Indicator API Terms of Use. Then download and complete the 'ABS Indicator API Key Request Form' indicating that you accept and agree to abide by the 'Terms of Use'. Send the completed request form to api.data@abs.gov.au.

Once you have a key, you can test Indicator API. The Indicator API User Guide has instructions on how to use the service. 

Pricing

Access to Indicator API is free.

How to get help or support

If you have feedback or require assistance using Indicator API, please contact the ABS APIs team at api.data@abs.gov.au.

Privacy

The ABS Privacy Policy outlines how the ABS handles any personal information that you provide to us in requesting access to this service.

Accessibility and inclusiveness

As this is a machine-to-machine service there are no in-built accessibility features.

The ABS Website contains a wide range of statistical outputs in an accessible format.

System Status

Live and ready for production use.