Swift Lake is an independent publication that turns public data into clear, readable analysis. We look at questions that matter to a global audience, such as prices, populations, technology and the economy, and we let the numbers lead.

How we work

• Public data only. We use open datasets from institutions such as the World Bank, the United Nations, Eurostat and research groups that publish their data openly.
• Every source is linked. Each article links to the datasets and papers it uses, so you can check the work or run your own.
• Licences respected. We follow each source's licence and citation rules, and we say clearly when a figure or chart is our own calculation.
• Neutral and timeless. We prefer questions that will still be worth asking next year, and we avoid taking sides on contested politics.
• Reviewed before publishing. We use software and AI tools to help with analysis and drafting. A human editor reviews every article before it goes live.

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Data can be revised and we can make mistakes. If you spot an error or have a better source, please tell us through the contact form and we will fix it and note the change.

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Swift Lake is run by an independent publisher based in Portugal. The best way to reach us is the contact form. See also our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

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