Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
87.5 million people were affected in contexts where extreme weather events predominated as the main driver of acute food insecurity.
147.4 million people were affected in contexts where conflict and insecurity were the main driver of acute food insecurity.
266 million people in 47 countries and territories faced high levels of acute food insecurity in 2025, equivalent to 22.9% of the analyzed population.
167 million people face moderate or severe food insecurity in Latin America and the Caribbean; in addition, more than 33 million suffer from hunger and over 181 million cannot afford a healthy diet.
83% of agrifood companies in Latin America and the Caribbean finance their investments primarily with their own resources due to limited access to credit.
65% of agrifood companies in Latin America and the Caribbean identify high logistics and transportation costs as the main barrier to growth and participation in international trade.
One seventh of global food consumption comes from LAC (CAF, 2025).
50% of the region's food is produced by family farming (CAF, 2025).
A 60% increase in global food production will be needed between 2006 and 2050 (CAF, 2025).
The annual gap in South America is 73 billion USD, equivalent to 6.2% of the necessary spending (OECD, 2024).
