Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
70% of freshwater is consumed by agricultural activities (CAF, 2025).
More than 50% of GHG emissions come from the agricultural and livestock sector (CAF, 2025).
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).
The industrial sector generates 9 Gt/year of CO2 globally (CAF, 2023).
70% of industrial emissions come from energy-intensive industries (CAF, 2023).
25% of global CO2 emissions correspond to the subsector of high energy consumption industries (CAF, 2023).
High domestic interest rates avoided financial risks associated with high international rates (OECD, 2024).
Increases in debt service reduced the available fiscal space in Latin America and the Caribbean after the pandemic (OECD, 2024).
The global spending gap in food systems is 328 billion USD annually (OECD, 2024).
