Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
3%–7% of agricultural GDP is lost annually due to soil degradation (CAF, 2025).
A 25% annual reduction in GHG emissions could be achieved globally with sustainable production models (CAF, 2025).
2023 marked the beginning of clear declines in inflation in most LAC countries (OECD, 2024).
USD 42.9 billion entered LAC as short-term capital in 2023 (OECD, 2024).
Two economies —Brazil and Mexico— face tensions in inflation expectations (OECD, 2024).
Four countries —Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Peru— tightened their monetary policy earlier than advanced economies (OECD, 2024).
Five economies —Brazil, Chile, Peru, Mexico and Colombia— showed differentiated dynamics in inflation normalization (OECD, 2024).
23%, 10% and 11% of employment are concentrated in trade, manufacturing and other services in LAC (OECD, 2024).
55% of OECD productivity is achieved by agriculture in LAC (OECD, 2024).
USD 24.8 billion entered LAC in short-term capital during the first half of 2024 (OECD, 2024).
