Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
The Caribbean and Mesoamerica have three times more arid lands compared to South America (CAF, 2025).
81% of the productive units in ALC correspond to family farming (CAF, 2025).
A 60% increase in global food production will be needed between 2006 and 2050 (CAF, 2025).
70% of rural employment comes from agriculture in Bolivia and Peru (CAF, 2025).
55% of rural employment corresponds to agriculture in ALC (CAF, 2025).
A quarter of regional exports came from the agricultural sector (CAF, 2025).
14% of the population was employed in agriculture in 2023 (CAF, 2025).
More than 50% of GHG emissions come from the agricultural and livestock sector (CAF, 2025).
3%–7% of agricultural GDP is lost annually due to soil degradation (CAF, 2025).
More than 20% of forests and arable lands are degraded by erosion and unsustainable management (CAF, 2025).
