Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
6% of the global beef market is accounted for by Argentina, the world 's fifth largest exporter (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).
24% of greenhouse gas emissions in Argentina come from the livestock sector, highlighting its key role in mitigating climate change (World Bank, 2024).
30% of the glacier area in the tropical Andes has been lost since 1980, affecting ecosystems, water availability and soil erosion (ECLAC, 2024).
75% of output growth is associated with TFP, while increases in inputs, labor and capital accounted for only 25% (GAP, 2023).
USD +53 billion in 2022 is valued agricultural exports in Argentina in agricultural crops and animal production (GAP, 2023).
US$7.5 billion to over US$45 billion was the increase in the value of the country's agricultural production between 1960 and 2020 (GAP, 2023).
45% of agricultural production in 2020 corresponds to oilseed crops compared to 10% in 1960 (GAP, 2023).
1.3% was the annual growth of the livestock sector between 1960 and 2020 (GAP, 2023).
1.49% was the annual productivity growth rate between 1961 and 2020 (GAP, 2023).
