Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
21.5 million small-scale farms were estimated in LAC for 2016 (Lowder et al., 2016).
More than two-thirds of the total family farming operations are poor in Paraguay (UNDP, 2021).
5% of LAC GDP in 2012 Attributed to Agriculture (IDB, 2014).
US$300 billion was the estimated aggregate agricultural output of LAC in 2012 (IDB, 2014).
US$50 billion could decrease annual agricultural exports in LAC by 2050 due to climate change (Fernandes et al., 2012).
$137.54 dollars costs the basic food basket in rural areas, while the average salary in agriculture is $129.73 dollars (Martín Manzano, 2012).
27 million people in LAC lived on less than 1USD per day and 170 million on less than 2USD per day (ASTI, 2009).
The poorest and richest 20% of the population in LAC receive 60% of the income (ASTI, 2009).
5% of the total GDP of the LAC region was represented by agriculture in 2005 (ECLAC, 2008).
100% of coffee is the second most valuable product in the international market after oil (Bosselmann, 2008).
