Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
742,606 hectares in Ecuador contain temporary crops (rice, peas, broccoli, barley, corn, potatoes, quinoa, soybeans, wheat, cassava, and others). (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, 2026).
1,471,725 hectares in Ecuador contain permanent crops (bananas, cocoa, coffee, sugarcane, passion fruit, oranges, African palm, tomatoes, and others). (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, 2026).
Activities related to agriculture, livestock and forestry will grow by 2.9% in Ecuador during the year 2026. (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, 2026).
5,136,000 people were in a heightened phase of food insecurity in Ecuador between December 2025 and March 2026. (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, 2026).
2,447,000 people were in a food crisis situation in Ecuador between December 2025 and March 2026. (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, 2026).
95,000 people found themselves in a food emergency situation in Ecuador between December 2025 and March 2026. (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, 2026).
More than 245,000 migrants (49%) suffer from food insecurity in Ecuador. (World Food Programme, 2026).
Se proyecta que 2,6 millones de personas se enfrentan a una inseguridad alimentaria aguda. (Programa Mundial de Alimentos, 2026).
In the sectoral mapping of PAIs, agriculture, forestry, hunting and fishing accounts for 248 PAIs (34.8%), followed by manufacturing (188), tourism (70) and ICT (51); additionally, 32 PAIs in health are identified, according to the report (ECLAC, 2025).
58% of greenhouse gas emissions in Latin America and the Caribbean originate from land use, land-use change, and the forestry sector, highlighting the significant weight of these activities in the region’s climate dynamics and the urgent need to strengthen mitigation efforts (World Resources Institute, 2024).
