Although the mortality rate was erratic, ranging from one fifth in some places to nine tenths or almost total elimination in others, the overall estimate of modern demographers has settled-for the area extending from India to Iceland-around the same figure expressed in Froissart's casual words: a third of the world died.
The mortality rate during the period varied significantly across different regions, with some places experiencing a loss of one-fifth of their population while others faced near-total death rates of up to ninety percent. This erratic pattern highlights the widespread devastation caused by the events of that time.
Overall, modern demographers have reached a consensus that approximately one-third of the global population perished during this era, echoing the sentiments expressed by Froissart. This figure reflects the catastrophic impact experienced from India to Iceland, illustrating the extensive human toll during the calamitous 14th century as detailed in Barbara W. Tuchman's book.
