World Social Protection Report 2014-15

Building economic recovery, inclusive development and social justice

  1. News release

    More than 70 per cent of the world population not adequately covered by social protection

    A new ILO report presents the latest social security trends and finds that most people lack adequate social protection at a time when it is most needed.

  1. Interview with Isabel Ortiz, Director of Social Protection Department, ILO

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    World Social Protection Report 2014-15

    The report presents the latest social security trends and provides information on social protection systems, coverage, benefits and expenditures in more than 190 countries.

Social protection in maps

  1. Number of policy areas covered in social protection programmes, by country

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    Spending on child and family benefits, by country

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    Share of unemployed receiving benefits, by country

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    Shortage of skilled health workers, by country

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    Share of elderly people who receive a pension, by country