Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
Increases in debt service reduced the available fiscal space in Latin America and the Caribbean after the pandemic (OECD, 2024).
High domestic interest rates avoided financial risks associated with high international rates (OECD, 2024).
Three key sectors —trade, manufacturing and services— concentrate the productivity lag in LAC (OECD, 2024).
The productivity gap between Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and high-income economies has been declining for 33 years (OECD, 2024).
1 in 10 people in LAC lived in extreme poverty in 2024 (OECD, 2024).
26.8% of the population of LAC was in poverty in 2024 (OECD, 2024).
40% of OECD productivity was represented by LAC in 1990 (OECD, 2024).
LAC currently receives 3% of clean energy investments, well below its renewable potential (CAF, 2025).
70% of the global solar and wind potential is concentrated in Latin America, despite attracting only a minimal fraction of investments (CAF, 2025).
Millions of hectares restored through the 20x20 Initiative show how mixed financing complements regional climate goals (CAF, 2025).
