Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
-0.5 percentage points is the estimated reduction in Chile's GDP growth associated with El Niño, with large declines in industry and fisheries. Inflation increases by around 0.1 percentage points between 4 and 12 months after the event, with greater sensitivity in fruit and vegetables.
23 countries in LAC recorded positive year-on-year productivity changes in 2024, according to the report’s analysis (ECLAC, 2025).
398 initiatives (57.9%) receive financial support from national public sources in the dataset of 687 Productive Articulation Initiatives (PAI) across 18 countries (2023–2025) (ECLAC, 2025).
In the sectoral mapping of PAIs, agriculture, forestry, hunting and fishing accounts for 248 PAIs (34.8%), followed by manufacturing (188), tourism (70) and ICT (51); additionally, 32 PAIs in health are identified, according to the report (ECLAC, 2025).
A 30% increase in household consumption could result from greater access to irrigation (CAF, 2025).
Reductions in anemia and nutritional problems are observed with greater availability of water for irrigation (CAF, 2025).
One seventh of global food consumption comes from LAC (CAF, 2025).
A 60% increase in global food production will be needed between 2006 and 2050 (CAF, 2025).
50% of the region's food is produced by family farming (CAF, 2025).
The Caribbean and Mesoamerica have three times more arid lands compared to South America (CAF, 2025).
