Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
21.5 million small-scale farms were estimated in LAC for 2016 (Lowder et al., 2016).
0.79 is the GINI coefficient for land in LAC, 0.85 for South America, and 0.75 for Central America (Oxfam, 2016).
More than 50% of food production comes from small farmers in LAC (Rabobank, 2015).
57% of primary forests and 1/3 of plant species are found in LAC (World Bank, 2020).
815 million people went to bed hungry in LAC in 2017 (World Bank, 2020).
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).
