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
- Recipients Cash Allowances September 04, 2026 08:51
- Recipients Home- and Community-based Care September 04, 2026 08:51
- Recipients Semi-residential Care September 04, 2026 08:51
- Recipients Residential Care September 04, 2026 08:51
- Private Social Spending as a % of GDP, OECD August 18, 2026 12:39