Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
More than 939 million women aged 15 or older experienced moderate to severe food insecurity in 2021, compared with 813 million men in the same age class.
72 million rural inhabitants in 26 countries in the region lack connectivity with minimum quality standards.
23% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from deforestation, exceeding emissions from the global transport sector.
1.3 billion tonnes of food are lost or wasted every year, equivalent to one third of the production intended for human consumption.
30% of total greenhouse gas emissions come from agriculture, contributing to climate change.
70% of freshwater extracted worldwide is used for agriculture, with an even larger proportion used consumptively due to evapotranspiration from crops.
40% of the world population is affected by water scarcity
0.5% of total regional capital in Latin America was invested in the agricultural industry during 2021 and 2022, according to LAVCA.
$44 trillion, almost half of global GDP, comes from nature-dependent industries.
Of the 6,000 plant species humans have eaten over time, the world now mostly eats nine, of which just three—rice, wheat and maize—provide 50% of all calories.
