How many marched in Hong Kong? The maths of measuring crowds | Explained News, The Indian Express

How many marched in Hong Kong? The maths of measuring crowds | Explained News, The Indian Express

By Express News Service |Updated: June 21, 2019 10:35:01 am

How many marched in Hong Kong? The maths of measuring crowds

With estimates ranging between 3.8 lakh and 2 million, a look at various methods that are used, or can be used, for assessing the size of a crowd.

In this Sunday, June 16, 2019, photo, tens of thousands of protesters march on a street to protest against the unpopular extradition bill in Hong Kong. (AP Photo: Kin Cheung)

On June 12 and June 16, huge crowds took to the streets in Hong Kong, protesting against an extradition law. How huge is huge? With estimates ranging between 3.8 lakh and 2 million, a look at various methods that are used, or can be used, for assessing the size of a crowd.