Introduction
Agriculture
Climate
Health
Poverty
Crops by Harvested Area
In 2005, the most common crop in North-Western by harvested area was Maize with 33.07k ha.
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About
North-Western is a province of Zambia. As of 2010 North Western, Zambia had a total population of approximately 560.63k people. This represents a -20% decrease from 2006 when the population of North Western, Zambia was approximately 702.59k.
The most widely harvested crop in North-Western by area was Maize with 33.07k ha harvested with a total production value of Intl $8.65M.
Among children in Northwestern, Zambia in 2007, 22% were severely stunted, 7% were severely underweight, and 3% were severely wasted.
As of 2010, there were 357.56k people living below $1.90/day (2011 PPP) and 454.24k people living below $3.10/day (2011 PPP) in North Western, Zambia.
Agriculture
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In 2005, the crop with the highest production value in North-Western was Cassava, with a value of Intl $13.99M.
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Sugarcanes are the crop with the highest production value per area in North-Western, with Intl $3.06k per ha.
Sorghums are the crop with the lowest production value per area in North-Western, with Intl $104.983264 per ha.
This means that growers of Sugarcanes will earn approximately 29 times more per hectare than if they grow Sorghums.
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Water Supply for Crops
100%
Rainfed
0%
Irrigated
In 2005, 100% of the crops produced in North-Western by harvested area were rainfed, compared to 0% irrigated.
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Climate
Rainfall by Location
From 1990 to 2015, North-Western had average annual rainfall of 1,032mm across a total cropland area of 82.10k ha.
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Health
Health Conditions Among Children
Among children in Northwestern, Zambia in 2007, 22% were severely stunted, 7% were severely underweight, and 3% were severely wasted.
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49%
Male Stunting
40%
Female Stunting
The health condition most afflicting male and female children in 2007 in North-Western, Zambia is stunting with 49% of male children affected and 40% of female children affected.
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Health Conditions Among Children by Residence
37%
Urban Stunting
46%
Rural Stunting
The health condition most afflicting urban and rural children in 2007 in North-Western, Zambia is stunting with 37% of urban children affected and 46% of rural children affected.
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Poverty
Poverty Levels
As of 2010, there were 357.56k people living below $1.90/day (2011 PPP) and 454.24k people living below $3.10/day (2011 PPP) in North Western, Zambia.
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Disposable Income82%
Male
78%
Female
As of 2010, 82% of male headed households and 78% of female headed households in North Western, Zambia live below $3.10/day (2011 PPP).
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Poverty Measures by Residence
Disposable Income46%
Urban
90%
Rural
As of 2010, 46% of people living in urban areas and 90% of people living in rural areas in North Western, Zambia live below $3.10/day (2011 PPP).
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