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Verdict TRUE

TRUE — Are there more trees on Earth than there are stars in the Milky Way galaxy?

Verified on May 16, 2026

Scientific estimates confirm Earth holds roughly three trillion trees, significantly outnumbering the 100 to 400 billion stars in the Milky Way.

Confidence98%

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Analysis summary

Scientific estimates confirm Earth holds roughly three trillion trees, significantly outnumbering the 100 to 400 billion stars in the Milky Way.

Evidence profile

Key findings

Scientific estimates confirm Earth holds roughly three trillion trees, significantly outnumbering the 100 to 400 billion stars in the Milky Way.

Sources

Analyzed across 2 independent publishers

One Good Fact about Tree Population | Britannica Britannica

Medium credibility 53/100

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Are There More Trees on Earth Than Stars in the Milky Way? - Snopes Snopes

Medium credibility 46/100

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