Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
More than 50% of GHG emissions come from the agricultural and livestock sector (CAF, 2025).
A 25% annual reduction in GHG emissions could be achieved globally with sustainable production models (CAF, 2025).
3%–7% of agricultural GDP is lost annually due to soil degradation (CAF, 2025).
More than 20% of forests and arable lands are degraded by erosion and unsustainable management (CAF, 2025).
The GDP of Latin America and the Caribbean grew by 2.1% annually between 1980 and 2023 (OECD, 2024).
High domestic interest rates avoided financial risks associated with high international rates (OECD, 2024).
1.7% per year is the potential growth of GDP per capita in high-income economies (OECD, 2024).
33%, 39% and 42% are the relative productivities of trade, manufacturing and other services in LAC (OECD, 2024).
66% of OECD sectoral productivity corresponds to the LAC average (OECD, 2024).
GDP in OECD countries grew by 2.3% annually during the same period 1980–2023 (OECD, 2024).
