Underpopulated
(adjective)
Having a population that is less than the area is capable of supporting.
Origin:
From under- (below) + populated (having a population).
Examples:
- The island was underpopulated and had only a few inhabitants.
- The region was underpopulated due to a lack of job opportunities.
- The city was underpopulated, with many empty buildings.
- The country was underpopulated, with a low birth rate.
- The area was underpopulated, with many houses for sale.