Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
Nearly 20% of the total export value corresponds to the consolidated exports of the CAN countries, reaching an amount of US$30,628 m, reflecting the importance of intraregional trade in economic strengthening (Furche, 2024).
13% of the Dominican Republic's exports are minerals - mostly gold, nickel, and copper - while the portion coming from agricultural products is far lower than in the other ADD countries (Campos et al., 2024).
From $1.1 trillion to $4.3 trillion was the growth in global production of crop, livestock and agricultural raw materials (at constant 2015 prices) (Fuglie, Morgan, S, & Jelliffe, 2024).
343 million hectares was the increase in irrigated land, multiplying 2.3 times between 1961 and 2020 (Fuglie, Morgan, S, & Jelliffe, 2024).
73% share of agricultural production in the global South (developed countries) in 2020, compared to 44% in 1961 (Fuglie, Morgan, S, & Jelliffe, 2024).
70% of global freshwater withdrawals are associated with agriculture (Fuglie, Morgan, S, & Jelliffe, 2024).
260 million hectares was the decline in agricultural land in the global north between 1961 and 2020 (Fuglie, Morgan, S, & Jelliffe, 2024).
336 million hectares was the increase in global agricultural land between 1961 and 2020 (Fuglie, Morgan, S, & Jelliffe, 2024).
2.6% corresponds to the share of the agricultural sector in Panama (IDB, 2024).
53% was the increase in agricultural production per capita between 1961 and 2020 (Fuglie, Morgan, S, & Jelliffe, 2024).
