Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
0.6% of Argentina's GDP comes from shepherds, and this percentage increases to 1.4% when including subsistence values (UNCCD, 2024).
74% of the total Agtech startups in the Latin American region are in Argentina and Brazil (IDB, 2019).
From 6% to 11% increased the share of the agricultural sector in GDP in Argentina between 1980 and 2011 (ECLAC & EU, 2017).
249,663 explotaciones agrícolas hay en Argentina en total (INDEC, 2018).
24% of greenhouse gas emissions in Argentina come from the livestock sector, highlighting its key role in mitigating climate change (World Bank, 2024).
Almost 70% of Argentine livestock producers have a maximum of 500 head of cattle, and half of the establishments operate with a maximum of 100 head (World Bank, 2024).
6% of the global beef market is accounted for by Argentina, the world 's fifth largest exporter (World Bank, 2024).
75% of the beef produced in Argentina is consumed locally, while 25% is destined for export (World Bank, 2024).
Only 5% of the cultivated area in Argentina has irrigation systems, increasing the risk of drought (World Bank, 2024).
45% of registered family agricultural producers in Argentina are women (World Bank, 2024).
