Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
From 38% to 31% passed the indigence line of the rural population in Latin America in the 2000s (ECLAC & EU, 2017).
From 19% to 15% decreased the share of the agricultural sector over employment in Latin America between 1992 and 2009 (ECLAC & EU, 2017).
From 10% to 6% was the decrease in the GDP of the participation of the agricultural sector between 1980 and 2011 in Latin America (ECLAC & EU, 2017).
At least 16% of employment associated with capture fishing is in the hands of women (FAO, 2024).
2.8 million direct jobs and three times more indirect jobs are generated by fishing and aquaculture in LAC (FAO, 2024).
50% of the properties had less than five hectares in 1990, representing only 2.0% of the land (ECLAC, 2021).
Between 40% and 60% of young people, especially rural youth, migrate to cities (ECLAC, 2021).
9.4% was the annual growth rate of imports in current dollars between 1990 and 1998, compared to 5.6% for exports (ECLAC, 2021).
From 2.3% to 3.5%, the agricultural GDP growth rate for LAC increased between 1990 and 1998, which was below expectations (ECLAC, 2021).
3.5% was the annual growth of agricultural production in LAC between 1950 and 1975 (ECLAC, 2021).
