How many people, each living a luxurious, North American life, can the planet sustain?

Question

I'm not interested in living in poverty with 13 Billion people on the planet, I simply don't think that future, potential people have a right to life. So, how many do we think are sustainable with a good standard of life? I'd say 1 Billion but I have no scientific reason for that number.

Answer 1

I know that if everyone on this planet lived as well as I do, you would need 5.5 Earths.

There is a site that tells you this. Will find it and link it here.

Answer 2

I understand what you are getting at, but I know a LOT of poor North Americans who live without many of the basic necessities. I grew up very poor myself.

I do understand that North Americans in general are wasteful consumers.

Answer 3

IDK, i guess it's good that there are only 300 mil people in North America.