Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
167 million people face moderate or severe food insecurity in Latin America and the Caribbean; in addition, more than 33 million suffer from hunger and over 181 million cannot afford a healthy diet.
130.7 points was the FAO Food Price Index in April 2026, up 1.6% from March and 2.0% from April 2025.
The price of basic foodstuffs increased by 6.1% after two months of blockade in Hormuz (INFOBAE, 2026).
18.5% of the final price of food purchased for at-home consumption in the United States was captured by producers in 2024.
Reductions in anemia and nutritional problems are observed with greater availability of water for irrigation (CAF, 2025).
A 30% increase in household consumption could result from greater access to irrigation (CAF, 2025).
More than 50% of GHG emissions come from the agricultural and livestock sector (CAF, 2025).
A 60% increase in global food production will be needed between 2006 and 2050 (CAF, 2025).
70% of freshwater is consumed by agricultural activities (CAF, 2025).
One seventh of global food consumption comes from LAC (CAF, 2025).
