Welcome to WeSIS
A comprehensive interactive web-based information system on global dynamics of social policy.
To broaden the scope of welfare state research and provide data on social policies and cross-national interdependencies,
WeSIS aims to cover all countries around the globe - including the “Global South” - starting from the 1880s. WeSIS is accompanied by WeSISpedia
- an extensive and collaborative documentation.
Data Coverage
The data coverage visualization displays the current total of indicators available on WeSIS per country and over time.
Recently Updated Indicators
- Total number of benefit types June 29, 2025 12:34
- Share of benefits applying three family and living eligibility criteria June 29, 2025 12:34
- Share of benefits applying two family and living eligibility criteria June 29, 2025 12:34
- Share of benefits applying one family and living eligibility criterion June 29, 2025 12:34
- Education IO Membership Network November 26, 2024 16:09