IPC Acute Food Insecurity Population Estimates for Burkina Faso

IPC Acute Food Insecurity classification data for Burkina Faso provides strategically relevant information to decision makers focusing on short-term objectives. The data has been produced by National IPC Technical Working Groups for IPC population estimates since 2017. All national population figures are based on official country estimates, and IPC estimates are those published in country IPC reports.

Use Cases

• Monitor acute food insecurity severity levels based on IPC classification phases.
• Analyze population estimates affected by food insecurity for resource allocation.
• Track changes in food security conditions over time based on data produced since 2017.
• Support decision-making for short-term prevention and mitigation strategies based on IPC information.

Strengths

• Data is produced by National IPC Technical Working Groups, indicating official collaboration.
• Population figures are based on official country estimates, suggesting standardized sourcing.
• IPC estimates are those published in country IPC reports, implying a formal publication process.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Freshness should be verified; last updated metadata shows a future date (2026-04-30).

Provenance

Source

Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC)

Collection Method

Produced by National IPC Technical Working Groups using official country population estimates.

Time Range

Since 2017

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-30 04:16:54.157705

Geography

Burkina Faso