<P> Precise estimates for the total population of the world 's Indigenous peoples are very difficult to compile , given the difficulties in identification and the variances and inadequacies of available census data . The United Nations estimates that there are over 370 million indigenous people living in over 70 countries worldwide . This would equate to just fewer than 6 % of the total world population . This includes at least 5000 distinct peoples in over 72 countries . </P>
<P> Precise estimates for the total population of the world 's Indigenous peoples are very difficult to compile , given the difficulties in identification and the variances and inadequacies of available census data . The United Nations estimates that there are over 370 million indigenous people living in over 70 countries worldwide . This would equate to just fewer than 6 % of the total world population . This includes at least 5000 distinct peoples in over 72 countries . </P>
what percentage of the world 's population is indigenous
what percentage of the world 's population is indigenous
fewer than 6 %
fewer than 6 %