Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
6.3% of GDP would be the losses associated with temperature increases in the region by 2030 (ECLAC, 2025).
2.2% was the decrease in hourly productivity in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2024 compared to the previous year (ECLAC, 2025).
29.7% was Latin America and the Caribbean’s relative labor productivity compared to the European Union (ECLAC, 2025).
Reductions in anemia and nutritional problems are observed with greater availability of water for irrigation (CAF, 2025).
A 30% increase in household consumption could result from greater access to irrigation (CAF, 2025).
More than 20% of forests and arable lands are degraded by erosion and unsustainable management (CAF, 2025).
70% of freshwater is consumed by agricultural activities (CAF, 2025).
70% of habitat conversion in LAC comes from agriculture and livestock (CAF, 2025).
The Caribbean and Mesoamerica have three times more arid lands compared to South America (CAF, 2025).
50% of the region's food is produced by family farming (CAF, 2025).
