Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
Over the past 50 years, the world’s food systems have changed dramatically. Throughout, policy research has played a crucial role in providing evidence and analysis to inform decision-making that supports agricultural growth, better livelihoods, and improved food security and nutrition. The 2025 Global Food Policy Report examines the evolution and impact of food policy research and assesses how ...
13% of the Dominican Republic's exports are minerals - mostly gold, nickel, and copper - while the portion coming from agricultural products is far lower than in the other ADD countries (Campos et al., 2024).
4.2%, 3.2%, and 6.1% were the percentages of Foreign Direct Investment as a proportion of GDP in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Panama respectively in 2021, well above global averages of 1.9% for OECD countries and 2.1% for the world as a whole (Campos et al., 2024).
40% of the world's land is degraded, reducing its productivity and negatively affecting climate, biodiversity and people's livelihoods.
42% of companies do not transparently report their progress towards net zero and Scope 3 emissions targets, while 17% have experienced an increase in emissions rather than a decrease.
62.7% of bird species and 77.7% of mammals gain habitat from the abandonment of cropland, but 74.2% and 86.3% would have benefited even more in the absence of recultivation.
A 49% reduction in nitrogen emissions and a 68% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions could be achieved by intensifying the pig and chicken production chain, according to data from 166 countries.
16% was the representation of Mato Grosso, Brazil in South American soybean production (7% overall) and 6% of South American meat production (1% overall) during the 2000-2011 period (Garrett et al., 2018).
82% of the world's arable land depends on rainfall (Jara-Rojas et al., 2013).
6% of the Dominican Republic's GDP comes from agriculture, livestock, forestry and fishing (Government of the Dominican Republic, 2021).
