Some archaeologists have interpreted the collapse of the Mayan empire as having been the result of overpopulation when they had reached a level of more than 150 persons per square kilometer. One possible problem with this explanation is that there are many other societies with much larger population densities, such as Los Angeles, which currently has about 2,700 persons per square mile, which shows that

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The comparison between the population density of the Mayan empire and Los Angeles suggests that population density alone may not be a sufficient explanation for societal collapse, indicating that the concept is relative and context-dependent.

Some Archaeologists Have Interpreted the Collapse of the Mayan Empire