Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
74% of all deaths in 2019 were caused by Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) (IFAD, 2023).
77% of deaths from Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) occur in low- and middle-income countries, making overweight and obesity a global challenge (IFAD, 2023).
60% of adults who are overweight or obese has increased significantly in the number of countries in the last decade, especially in Europe and North Africa (IFAD, 2023).
From 67.7% kg per capita in 2005 to 76.9% in 2019, the total volume of global packaged food sales increased (IFAD, 2023).
20% tax on sugar-sweetened beverages could prevent further increases in overweight in middle-income countries (IFAD, 2023).
750,000 families of family farmers, villages and traditional communities in the Brazilian Amazon can benefit from this initiative.
US$2,139.9 million is generated by the production of non-timber forest products, exceeding the US$612.06 million generated by the extraction of timber logs.
60% of global coffee supply comes from smallholder farmers
70% of the world's coffee is produced on farms of <5 hectares.
Half or more of those employed in high-value export-oriented agriculture in countries such as Chile, Ecuador and Guatemala are women.
