The article discusses demographic estimates suggesting that approximately 117 billion people have ever lived on Earth throughout history, with the current population of around 8 billion representing just 7% of this total. The figure is based on models developed by demographers such as Carl Haub and Toshiko Kaneda, who used historical population data and assumptions about past human populations. These estimates rely on limited historical records, making them speculative rather than definitive. The article explains that while the number of people who have ever lived is vast, the majority of those individuals lived during periods of very low population growth, which helps explain why the current population constitutes only a small percentage of all humans who have ever existed. It also notes that life expectancy was historically much lower, contributing to high mortality rates and slow population growth over most of human history.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a scientific and demographic discussion without overt ideological slant. It focuses on explaining the methodology behind population estimates and contextualizes the figures within historical and biological realities. While it highlights the significance of the 7% statistic, it's
Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 70): The article accurately reflects the primary source's claim of 117 billion people having ever lived, and mentions the current population of 8 billion. However, it uses emotionally charged phrasing like 'trenuto živo "samo" 7%' which could be seen as subjective. The explanation of the methodology alig
