Meaning of the word sparseness in English

What does sparseness mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sparseness

US /ˈspɑːrs.nəs/
UK /ˈspɑːs.nəs/

Noun

the fact of being small in number or amount, often spread over a large area:

Example:
The sparseness of the population made it impracticable to provide separate schools for boys and girls.