The Malthusian hypothesis is the idea proposed by Thomas Malthus that states population growth will outpace food production, leading to widespread famine and social unrest.
Related terms
Population density: The number of individuals living in a specific geographic area.
Carrying capacity: The maximum number of people or organisms an area can sustainably support.
Birth rate: The number of live births per 1,000 individuals in a population over a certain period of time.