sparsely populated

Definitions

Having a small number of inhabitants relative to the total land area.

Characterized by a low density of people or dwellings in a specific region.

Examples

The northern region of the country is sparsely populated, consisting mostly of vast forests and rugged mountains.

Because the desert area is so sparsely populated, there are very few roads or services available to travelers.

Synonyms

thinly inhabited lightly settled underpopulated desolate remote

Antonyms

densely populated heavily settled overcrowded congested populous