Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
1.6% reached loans to the agricultural sector in LAC in 2020, before decreasing to 1.37% in 2021 (ECLAC et al., 2024).
In 10 out of 11 countries in LAC, the percentage of female agricultural researchers increased from 2006 to 2012/2013 (IDB and IFPRI, 2016)
20,600 agricultural researchers were hired in LAC in 2012/2013 (IDB and IFPRI, 2016).
55% of agricultural researchers in LAC were employed by government entities between 2012/2013 (IDB and IFPRI, 2016).
Every 1 million USD of local product purchases benefits around 400 farming individuals with an increase of 1,865 USD per farmer annually (WFP and ECLAC, 2024).
12% of the formal labor force in Peru, Colombia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, Chile and Argentina was engaged in agriculture, mainly in rural areas (FAO, 2020).
Every $1 million invested in climate adaptation infrastructure in the construction sector creates about 160 jobs in Brazil.
Ninety percent of poultry workers in Brazil are women.
Between 60% and 80% of the labor force in Colombia's flower industry is represented by women.
Half or more of those employed in high-value export-oriented agriculture in countries such as Chile, Ecuador and Guatemala are women.
