persons

Quantities of persons are statistics concerning the number of human beings associated with a structure or other object in some defined capacity. These quantities can be taken as averages, as snapshots at key points in time, as historical accumulations, or other such statistics.

The relationship to the place and the time basis define the statistic. A resident count, an attendance figure, and a passenger total concern different populations or movements.

An average over a period is distinct from a snapshot or a historical accumulation. One person can make repeated visits, so the number of visits need not equal the number of distinct individuals.