“Our genetic analysis shows a stably growing population from the 13th century through to European contact in the 18th century. This stability is critical, because it directly contradicts the idea of a dramatic pre-contact population collapse.” https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/easter-islands-ancient-population-never-faced-ecological-collapse-suggests-another-study-180985069/
@reportbywilson interesting, thanks!