How Many Humans Have Ever Lived? The Math May Surprise You
Estimating the total number of people ever born is highly uncertain due to sparse historical data, changing life expectancy, and definitional questions about 'human'.
Maya civilization had 16 million people at peak, new study finds - twice the population of modern-day NYC
The study estimates that the Late Classic Period Maya population was 16 million, indicating a 45% increase from previous estimations, which stood at 11 million.