Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
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).
US$50 billion could decrease annual agricultural exports in LAC by 2050 due to climate change (Fernandes et al., 2012).
7 of the world's 25 most critical places with high concentrations of endemic species are in LAC and are experiencing habitat loss (Jarvis et al. 2011).
The 90% of cultivated land in LAC is not irrigated (Wani, et al., 2009).
27 million people in LAC lived on less than 1USD per day and 170 million on less than 2USD per day (ASTI, 2009).
