Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
$26,606 is Panama's per capita GDP, the highest in Latin America, with Costa Rica fourth ($19,778) and the Dominican Republic seventh ($16,768), at least double that of other Central American countries (Campos et al., 2024).
One third of bioeconomy actions focus on technology and innovation, mainly in the secondary sector (54%), followed by 16% in the primary sector and 22% on intersectoral measures (FAO, 2024).
One third of countries (60-70) have formulated bioeconomy policies, with 21 strategies developed and 17 more in process (FAO, 2024).
The bioeconomy could generate between 2 and 4 billion dollars annually at a global level in the next 10 to 20 years (FAO, 2024).
By 2050, bioenergy will represent 25% of the total primary energy supply (GGGI, 2023).
9% of global energy demand is covered by bioenergy, which already constitutes an important source of energy worldwide (GGGI, 2023).
75% of the food consumed comes from only twelve plant species and five animal species (FAO e IFA, 2004)
18% of the world's dietary energy and 34% of protein and vitamin intake come from livestock production (FAO, 2022).
80% of additional food demand in 2050 will come from plant products
