Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
6 (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela) of the 17 most megadiverse countries in the world are in LAC.
More than 50% of food production comes from small farmers in LAC (Rabobank, 2015).
16.5 million farms in Latin America and the Caribbean belong to family farmers, involving some 60 million people.
More than 70% of the agricultural area in Latin America and the Caribbean is in the hands of medium and large producers (Salcedo and Guzmán, 2014).
5% of LAC GDP in 2012 Attributed to Agriculture (IDB, 2014).
19% and 9% of agricultural employment was contributed to male and female employment respectively between 2008-2011 (World Bank, 2013).
US$300 billion was the estimated aggregate agricultural output of LAC in 2012 (IDB, 2014).
50% of global exports of sugar, soybeans, and coffee were driven by LAC (FAO, 2014).
In 31 million hectares, the area dedicated to agricultural production in LAC expanded (FAOSTAT, 2013).
67% of total water extraction is allocated to agriculture in LAC (FAO, 2013).
