Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
In the sectoral mapping of PAIs, agriculture, forestry, hunting and fishing accounts for 248 PAIs (34.8%), followed by manufacturing (188), tourism (70) and ICT (51); additionally, 32 PAIs in health are identified, according to the report (ECLAC, 2025).
23 countries in LAC recorded positive year-on-year productivity changes in 2024, according to the report’s analysis (ECLAC, 2025).
Reductions in anemia and nutritional problems are observed with greater availability of water for irrigation (CAF, 2025).
A 30% increase in household consumption could result from greater access to irrigation (CAF, 2025).
70% of freshwater is consumed by agricultural activities (CAF, 2025).
A quarter of regional exports came from the agricultural sector (CAF, 2025).
One seventh of global food consumption comes from LAC (CAF, 2025).
A 60% increase in global food production will be needed between 2006 and 2050 (CAF, 2025).
50% of the region's food is produced by family farming (CAF, 2025).
More than 20% of forests and arable lands are degraded by erosion and unsustainable management (CAF, 2025).
