population density
noun
: the number of people living in each unit of area (such as a square mile)
This part of the country has a high population density.
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Looking further back in history, the number of people living can be roughly estimated based on the size of cities and population density.
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Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2025
If opting to donate to a non-profit group, the amount goes down to €250,000, or as low as €200,000 if the organization benefits an area with a low-population density.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Despite Hong Kong's high population density and the passage of eight decades, the discovery of World War II explosives is still not uncommon in the former British colony.
—Larissa Gao, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2025
Plus, due to the high population density, Asian megacities generate enormous demand for intercity travel, making high-speed projects more economically viable.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
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Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2025
If opting to donate to a non-profit group, the amount goes down to €250,000, or as low as €200,000 if the organization benefits an area with a low-population density.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Despite Hong Kong's high population density and the passage of eight decades, the discovery of World War II explosives is still not uncommon in the former British colony.
—Larissa Gao, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2025
Plus, due to the high population density, Asian megacities generate enormous demand for intercity travel, making high-speed projects more economically viable.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for population density
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“Population density.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/population%20density. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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