Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
26 million people in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) in rural areas live in extreme poverty (ECLAC, 2022)
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.
