Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
14% of the population was employed in agriculture in 2023 (CAF, 2025).
The agricultural sector contributed 7% of the regional GDP in 2023 (CAF, 2025).
One seventh of global food consumption comes from LAC (CAF, 2025).
The annual gap in ALC19 for climate and biodiversity is 102 billion USD (OECD, 2024).
The global spending gap in energy transition is 286 billion USD annually (OECD, 2024).
A 6.4% increase in spending would be needed to close the regional gap (OECD, 2024).
The annual gap in ALC19 for food systems is 98 billion USD (OECD, 2024).
The needs in low/lower-middle and upper-middle/high income countries are between USD 19 billion and USD 309 billion (OECD, 2024).
48% of the SDG targets show too slow progress in LAC (OECD, 2024).
73% of measurable SDG indicators in LAC show progress in the intended direction (OECD, 2024).
