Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
A quarter of regional exports came from the agricultural sector (CAF, 2025).
81% of the productive units in ALC correspond to family farming (CAF, 2025).
50% of the region's food is produced by family farming (CAF, 2025).
The Caribbean and Mesoamerica have three times more arid lands compared to South America (CAF, 2025).
70% of habitat conversion in LAC comes from agriculture and livestock (CAF, 2025).
More than 50% of GHG emissions come from the agricultural and livestock sector (CAF, 2025).
The agricultural sector contributed 7% of the regional GDP in 2023 (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).
14% of the population was employed in agriculture in 2023 (CAF, 2025).
