Why Did the Human Population Decrease in 1400

Why Did The Human Population Decrease In 1400?

Two reasons that the human population decreased between 1300 and 1400 AD were the Black Death and the Little Ice Age.

What was the human population in 1400?

Estimated global population from 10,000BCE to 2100 (in millions)

Year Population in millions
1600 554
1500 461
1400 390
1300 392
James H. Sterling

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