Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
40 million tons per year is the average loss of fruits and vegetables and sugar crops in the last three decades (FAO, 2023).
69 million tons per year is the average cereal loss over the last three decades (FAO, 2023).
From 100 to 400 events per year, the frequency of disasters has increased worldwide, from the 1970s to the present (FAO, 2023).
Between 10% and 15% of total agricultural GDP are estimated to be losses caused by disasters in low- and lower middle-income countries over the past 30 years (FAO, 2023).
3.8 trillion USD is the agricultural and livestock production lost in the last 30 years due to catastrophes (FAO, 2023).
Between 3.3 and 3.6 billion people live in contexts that are highly vulnerable to climate change (IPCC, 2023).
9.3 billion metric tons (MT) of CO2 emissions were generated by global food loss and waste in 2017 (Zhu et al., 2023).
By 170 million tons, the use of chemical fertilizers in the world has increased from 16 million tons in 1960 to 186 million tons in 2020 (CGIAR, 2023).
22% of global agri-food exports corresponded to products of animal origin and 41% to those of plant origin (FAO and IDB, 2024).
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).
