Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
Between 3.3 and 3.6 billion people live in contexts that are highly vulnerable to climate change (IPCC, 2023).
9.8% was the prevalence of hunger worldwide in 2021 (FAO, et al., 2023).
70% of global agri-food trade corresponds to processed products, including meats, fats and oils, wines, various food preparations, cheeses, among others (FAO and IDB, 2024).
22% of global agri-food exports corresponded to products of animal origin and 41% to those of plant origin (FAO and IDB, 2024).
75% of the water administered by the State is for agriculture (IICA, 2023).
70% of global freshwater withdrawals are associated with agriculture (Fuglie, Morgan, S, & Jelliffe, 2024).
597 million hectares was the increase in agricultural land in the global south between 1961 and 2020 (Fuglie, Morgan, S, & Jelliffe, 2024).
343 million hectares was the increase in irrigated land, multiplying 2.3 times between 1961 and 2020 (Fuglie, Morgan, S, & Jelliffe, 2024).
260 million hectares was the decline in agricultural land in the global north between 1961 and 2020 (Fuglie, Morgan, S, & Jelliffe, 2024).
From $1.1 trillion to $4.3 trillion was the growth in global production of crop, livestock and agricultural raw materials (at constant 2015 prices) (Fuglie, Morgan, S, & Jelliffe, 2024).
