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.
Data Coverage
The data coverage visualization displays the current total of indicators available on WeSIS per country and over time.
Recently Updated Indicators
- Maximum monthly child benefit in international dollars May 16, 2025 12:12
- Work-injury. Replacement rate temporary. May 16, 2025 11:16
- Work-injury. Replacement rate permanent. May 16, 2025 11:14
- GDP per capita in current NCU, World Bank May 16, 2025 11:09
- Work-injury. Coverage as percent of labor force. May 16, 2025 11:07