Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
1% of GDP was the minimum target for investment in agricultural R&D for international organizations in 2013 (IDB and IFPRI, 2016).
75% of emerging infectious diseases that affect humans are of animal origin (FAO, 2023).
Between 2% and 8% of annual GDP spending is required for the provision of services and infrastructure to face the climate crisis (IDB, 2024).
Nearly 180 million people were harmed by climate events between 1981-2020 (IDB, 2024).
Only 10-20% of agricultural land belongs to women (UN, 2009).
9.8% was the prevalence of hunger worldwide in 2021 (FAO, et al., 2023).
From 67.7% kg per capita in 2005 to 76.9% in 2019, the total volume of global packaged food sales increased (IFAD, 2023).
60% of adults who are overweight or obese has increased significantly in the number of countries in the last decade, especially in Europe and North Africa (IFAD, 2023).
77% of deaths from Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) occur in low- and middle-income countries, making overweight and obesity a global challenge (IFAD, 2023).
