Population and subsistence (hunter–gatherers): A hunting and gathering economy can support approximately how many people per square kilometre? Use the classic general-knowledge estimate for carrying capacity under foraging. Choose the nearest value.

Given data

• Seeks the rough carrying capacity of hunter–gatherer subsistence in pre-agricultural contexts.

Concept/ApproachClassic geographical anthropology gives an approximate density of about 1 person per km² (or less) for foraging economies, varying with environment and resource abundance. Higher densities typically require agriculture/pastoralism.

Final Answer1 person per sq. km