Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
2023 marked the beginning of clear declines in inflation in most LAC countries (OECD, 2024).
Five economies —Brazil, Chile, Peru, Mexico and Colombia— showed differentiated dynamics in inflation normalization (OECD, 2024).
LAC reached an average inflation rate of 10% by mid-2022 (OECD, 2024).
Four countries —Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Peru— tightened their monetary policy earlier than advanced economies (OECD, 2024).
Two economies —Brazil and Mexico— face tensions in inflation expectations (OECD, 2024).
USD 42.9 billion entered LAC as short-term capital in 2023 (OECD, 2024).
0.8% annual is the potential growth of GDP per capita estimated for LAC (OECD, 2024).
The GDP of Latin America and the Caribbean grew by 2.1% annually between 1980 and 2023 (OECD, 2024).
GDP in OECD countries grew by 2.3% annually during the same period 1980–2023 (OECD, 2024).
23%, 10% and 11% of employment are concentrated in trade, manufacturing and other services in LAC (OECD, 2024).
