Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
Up to 15 % could increase food prices by 2030 without land-use planning in biofuels, affecting the most vulnerable (Nature Food, 2023).
41.7% was the proportion of calories from staple foods in 2021, compared to 57.9% in 1961 (FAO, 2024).
48.4% was the proportion of staple foods available in 2022, while those of animal origin and fats rose to 15.1% and 12.7%, respectively (FAO, 2024).
13.4% of the population in lower middle-income countries was undernourished and 28.5% of children were stunted in 2022 (FAO, 2024).
22.3% was the prevalence of stunting in children under five years of age in 2022, a decrease from 33% in 2000 (FAO, 2024).
48.4% was the proportion of staple foods available in 2021, while those of animal origin and fats increased to 15.1% and 12.7% respectively (FAO, 2024).
2,980 calories per person per day was the average energy availability in 2021, an increase of almost 35% since 1961 (FAO, 2024).
1.5 percentage points increased the prevalence of undernourishment in LAC between 2019 and 2023 in countries affected by extreme weather events (FAO et al., 2025).
37 million people suffer from hunger in countries with high exposure to climate events in LAC, compared to 3 million in countries with low exposure (FAO et al., 2025).
1.1 million migrants and refugees in Ecuador and Peru faced acute food insecurity due to climate events and lack of formal employment (FAO et al., 2025).
