Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
USD 9,146 is the cost per 40-foot container, six times the five-year average through 2019.
50% of the world's tropical forests, 1/3 of its forests and 1/4 of its mangroves are in LAC.
30% more productivity and more than 40% less agricultural emissions could be achieved by repurposing public spending on efficient technologies.
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.
