It is said that in the Far East, the population of China slumped from 123 million at the beginning of the 13th century to 65 million during the 14th century, apparently as a result of the plague and the accompanying famine.
Väidetavalt kahanes Kaug - Idas asuva Hiina rahvaarv ilmselt katku ja seda saatnud näljahäda tõttu 123 miljonilt 13. sajandi algul 65 miljonini 14. sajandil.