Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
A 30% increase in household consumption could result from greater access to irrigation (CAF, 2025).
The Caribbean and Mesoamerica have three times more arid lands compared to South America (CAF, 2025).
One seventh of global food consumption comes from LAC (CAF, 2025).
A quarter of regional exports came from the agricultural sector (CAF, 2025).
A 60% increase in global food production will be needed between 2006 and 2050 (CAF, 2025).
70% of habitat conversion in LAC comes from agriculture and livestock (CAF, 2025).
More than 20% of forests and arable lands are degraded by erosion and unsustainable management (CAF, 2025).
70% of freshwater is consumed by agricultural activities (CAF, 2025).
50% of the region's food is produced by family farming (CAF, 2025).
A 6.4% increase in spending would be needed to close the regional gap (OECD, 2024).
