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
- Antidiscrimination in Education Law December 18, 2025 12:28
- Minority Right to Education in Education Law December 18, 2025 12:19
- Right to Education in Education Law December 18, 2025 11:37
- Notification of dismissal (WoL, V2) December 11, 2025 10:44
- Reinstatement normal remedy for unfair dismissal (WoL, V2) December 11, 2025 10:44