Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
At least 88% of LAC countries face multiple forms of malnutrition (World Bank, 2020).
A 60% increase in food production will be required from farmers and ranchers worldwide by 2050 (World Bank, 2020).
10%-15% of total jobs are associated with agriculture in LAC.
90 agtech ventures were identified in the Andean region in 2022, more than 80% in Colombia (53) and Peru (21) (IDB, 2023).
0.65% of GDP, investment in research and development in Latin America has remained stagnant, representing only 2.3% of the world total (IDB, 2024).
Half of the revenue from carbon pricing has been earmarked to finance climate and environmental programs (World Bank, 2024).
75 carbon pricing instruments are in operation today, with new initiatives in Australia, Hungary, Slovenia, Mexico and Taiwan, China (World Bank, 2024).
7% of global emissions were covered by carbon pricing a decade ago; today it is almost a quarter (World Bank, 2024).
80-90% small and medium-sized farmers in Latin America use solid granular fertilizers, because they are less expensive and do not depend on irrigation availability (World Bank, 2022).
Less than 4 in 10 adults living in rural Honduras have basic transaction accounts (World Bank, 2024).
