Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
Increases in productive assets, such as livestock, are associated with access to irrigation (CAF, 2025).
3%–7% of agricultural GDP is lost annually due to soil degradation (CAF, 2025).
One seventh of global food consumption comes from LAC (CAF, 2025).
The agricultural sector contributed 7% of the regional GDP in 2023 (CAF, 2025).
14% of the population was employed in agriculture in 2023 (CAF, 2025).
A quarter of regional exports came from the agricultural sector (CAF, 2025).
55% of rural employment corresponds to agriculture in ALC (CAF, 2025).
70% of rural employment comes from agriculture in Bolivia and Peru (CAF, 2025).
A 25% annual reduction in GHG emissions could be achieved globally with sustainable production models (CAF, 2025).
70% of habitat conversion in LAC comes from agriculture and livestock (CAF, 2025).
