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
- Unemployment. Introduction year of first federal law. June 19, 2025 22:25
- Inclusiveness of Social Assistance Entitlements of Poor People (FLOOR) June 16, 2025 13:36
- Inclusiveness of Social Assistance Entitlements of Persons of Working Age (FLOOR) June 16, 2025 13:34
- Inclusiveness of Social Assistance Entitlements of Small Groups (FLOOR) June 16, 2025 13:34
- Inclusiveness of Social Assistance Entitlements of Older Persons (FLOOR) June 16, 2025 13:34