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
- Introduction dates employment legislation May 22, 2025 23:06
- Introduction of compulsory schooling May 21, 2025 14:35
- Enrollment trend in secondary education female May 20, 2025 17:46
- Enrollment trend in secondary education male May 20, 2025 17:46
- Enrollment trend in primary education May 20, 2025 17:46