Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
September onward is the period when Paraguay’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock expects El Niño could have a significant impact, coinciding with the start of the rainy season.
200 millimeters of rain in a single day may occur during localized extreme events associated with El Niño in Paraguay, creating problems for production.
21% of the world's inland wetlands has been lost since 1700, representing approximately 3.4 million km².
10% of global agricultural land is affected by waterlogging or severe drainage constraints, reducing crop growth and agricultural productivity.
4.3% was the average reduction in global annual rice yields between 1980 and 2015 due to flooding; losses reached 14% along China's eastern coast.
USD 1.1 billion in estimated economic losses were recorded for California's agricultural sector during the 2021 drought.
More than 60% of irrigated cropland experiences high water stress, while 11% of rainfed cropland and 14% of pastureland are affected by frequent droughts.
3 billion additional people could be exposed to water stress by 2050 when water quality is incorporated into water scarcity assessments.
21% is the average reduction in wheat yields caused by mild drought conditions; rice yields decrease by 17% on average.
More than 100,000 people in 250 rural communities benefited from anticipatory actions implemented in nine countries during the 2023-2024 El Niño event, with increases of up to 40% in maize and bean production in some Central American countries.
