Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
10% of the LAC population will be rural by the end of the century, but these areas will continue to be key for natural resources and growth.
31% of the 35 million cubic kilometers of fresh water on the planet are found in Latin America and the Caribbean.
More than 7% contracted regional GDP in 2020, marking the largest economic decline in 120 years in LAC.
The FAO Food Price Index rose by 39.7% in May 2021 compared to the same period last year.
46% of greenhouse gases in the region come from agricultural production, which also contributes significantly to biodiversity loss.
108,000 active cooperatives were registered in LAC in 2019, of which 29,000 (26.6%) belong to the agricultural sector, with 6.6 million members.
In 54 countries monitored by the OECD, only 17% of the public agricultural budget is allocated to investment in agricultural innovation systems, biosafety and infrastructure, despite their high economic and social returns.
40% of the calories consumed worldwide come from wheat, corn and rice.
20-30% could increase yields if women had the same access to productive assets as men, reducing global hunger by more than 12%.
14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, equivalent to 7.1 gigatons of CO2 per year, come from livestock chains.
