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
- Female to male labour force participation ratio (15+) (compiled) May 09, 2026 18:36
- Male labour force participation rate (15+) (compiled) May 09, 2026 18:13
- Female labour force participation rate (15+) (compiled) May 09, 2026 16:50
- Net Income Gini Prediction March 02, 2026 16:35
- Consulting (care recipient) March 02, 2026 13:29