An independent project about the measurement and communication of suffering.

WSI makes public data easier to understand and tests new ways to compare severe harms.

Data

Public evidence

Source-based pages with definitions, periods, coverage, and direct links to reports.

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Reports

Clear takeaways

Short briefs and chart-led explanations for readers who want the main findings quickly.

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USU Research

Experimental measurement

Published pilots that test intensity-by-time models while keeping the source evidence visible.

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Why WSI exists

WSI explains what major statistics about severe human harms count, how related measures differ, and what conclusions they can support.

Explore what the numbers mean

Contact

Research, media, and collaboration inquiries are welcome.

research@worldsufferingindex.org