Countrylayer API

Data Validation · Government & Public Data

Global country metadata JSON REST API covering ISO codes, calling codes, currencies, and languages

Countrylayer API Highlights

Countrylayer API is best for fintechs, e-commerce checkouts, and CRM systems needing authoritative country metadata

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API Key (Query parameter access_key)

Rate Limit

Free tier: 100 req/mo; paid plans from 10,000 to 100,000 req/mo

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Supported Regions
NigeriaNigeriaGhanaGhanaKenyaKenya
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Countrylayer by APILayer is a real-time country reference data REST API. It provides comprehensive metadata on all countries worldwide, including ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 and alpha-3 codes, capital cities, international telephone calling codes, primary and secondary currencies, spoken languages, and regional trading bloc memberships (such as ECOWAS, AU, EU, NAFTA).

In Nigerian application development, Countrylayer standardizes registration form dropdowns, international dial code selectors (+234), and cross-border currency mappings without requiring developers to manually maintain bulky local JSON tables.

Countrylayer API Core Features & Capabilities

FeatureStatusDescription & Capabilities
ISO 3166 Country Codes✓ SupportedProvides native ISO 3166 Country Codes capabilities integrated within the API.
Calling Codes (+234, etc.)✓ SupportedProvides native Calling Codes (+234, etc.) capabilities integrated within the API.
National Currencies & Symbols✓ SupportedProvides native National Currencies & Symbols capabilities integrated within the API.
Regional Bloc Membership (ECOWAS/AU)✓ SupportedProvides native Regional Bloc Membership (ECOWAS/AU) capabilities integrated within the API.
Timezones & GPS Coordinates✓ SupportedProvides native Timezones & GPS Coordinates capabilities integrated within the API.
Flag SVG / CDN Assets✗ Not SupportedFlag SVG / CDN Assets is currently not supported by Countrylayer API.
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API Pricing Model
  • Free tier provides 100 requests per month
  • Commercial tiers start at $9.99/month for up to 10,000 requests

Required Access Documents for Countrylayer API

  • Countrylayer AccountRequired
    Sign up at countrylayer.com to obtain your API key

Different Countrylayer API use cases

  • Standardized User Onboarding:Populate country, nationality, and dial code selection menus on web and mobile forms.
  • Remittance Corridor Verification:Validate that destination countries and their corresponding currency codes are legitimate.
  • Regional Trade Compliance:Filter trade partners by African Union and ECOWAS regional membership.

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