Natlie WolchoverLife's Little Mysteries Staff Writer Latest articles by Natlie Wolchover How Do You Count 7 Billion People? By Natlie Wolchover published 19 August 11 The UN compiles a mind-boggling array of demographic, health and census data in order to estimate the world population. Human Behavior Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter nowGet the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1James Webb telescope discovers 'exceptionally rare' 5-galaxy crash in the early universe2Who will see the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse this weekend?3'We completely freaked out': Orcas are attacking boats in Europe again4Woman's severe knee pain reveals 'golden threads' in her joints5Beginner's guide to macro photography
How Do You Count 7 Billion People? By Natlie Wolchover published 19 August 11 The UN compiles a mind-boggling array of demographic, health and census data in order to estimate the world population.