Introduction
Agriculture
Climate
Health
Poverty
Crops by Harvested Area
In 2005, the most common crop in Plateau Central by harvested area was Sorghum with 86.27k ha.
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Plateau Central is a province of Burkina Faso. As of 2014 Plateau central, Burkina Faso had a total population of approximately 852.54k people. This represents a 24% increase from 2003 when the population of Plateau central, Burkina Faso was approximately 687.42k.
The most widely harvested crop in Plateau Central by area was Sorghum with 86.27k ha harvested with a total production value of Intl $13.76M.
Among children in Plateau Central, Burkina Faso in 2010, 15% were severely stunted, 6% were severely underweight, and 4% were severely wasted.
As of 2014, there were 380.46k people living below $1.90/day (2011 PPP) and 733.92k people living below $3.10/day (2011 PPP) in Plateau central, Burkina Faso.
Agriculture
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In 2005, the crop with the highest production value in Plateau Central was Sorghum, with a value of Intl $13.76M.
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Sugarcanes are the crop with the highest production value per area in Plateau Central, with Intl $3.18k per ha.
Pearl Millets are the crop with the lowest production value per area in Plateau Central, with Intl $144.083089 per ha.
This means that growers of Sugarcanes will earn approximately 22 times more per hectare than if they grow Pearl Millets.
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Water Supply for Crops
100%
Rainfed
0%
Irrigated
In 2005, 100% of the crops produced in Plateau Central by harvested area were rainfed, compared to 0% irrigated.
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Climate
Rainfall by Location
From 1990 to 2015, Plateau Central had average annual rainfall of 745mm across a total cropland area of 275.29k ha.
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Health
Health Conditions Among Children
Among children in Plateau Central, Burkina Faso in 2010, 15% were severely stunted, 6% were severely underweight, and 4% were severely wasted.
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40%
Male Stunting
37%
Female Stunting
The health condition most afflicting male and female children in 2010 in East, Burkina Faso is stunting with 40% of male children affected and 37% of female children affected.
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Health Conditions Among Children by Residence
26%
Urban Being Underweight
40%
Rural Stunting
The health condition most afflicting children in urban areas in 2010 in East, Burkina Faso is being underweight with 26% of urban children affected. The health condition most afflicting children in rural areas in East, Burkina Faso is stunting with 40% of rural children affected.
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Poverty
Poverty Levels
As of 2014, there were 380.46k people living below $1.90/day (2011 PPP) and 733.92k people living below $3.10/day (2011 PPP) in Plateau central, Burkina Faso.
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Disposable Income86%
Male
93%
Female
As of 2014, 86% of male headed households and 93% of female headed households in Plateau central, Burkina Faso live below $3.10/day (2011 PPP).
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Poverty Measures by Residence
Disposable Income70%
Urban
87%
Rural
As of 2014, 70% of people living in urban areas and 87% of people living in rural areas in Plateau central, Burkina Faso live below $3.10/day (2011 PPP).
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