Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
85% more effective are agricultural extension programs that incorporate digital components for technology transfer in Latin America, being fundamental to materialize innovations and connect research with producers according to CAF evaluations (Velásquez, A., 2025).
85% of Argentine wine export revenues come from fine wines, representing a significant improvement in quality and added value of the wine sector (McDermott, 2005).
Almost 7% of LAC GDP in 2024 comes from agriculture, although its share varies significantly among countries (Conroy et al., 2024).
1.3% of GDP and 16% of agricultural GDP in LAC correspond to agricultural support (Conroy et al., 2024).
17 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have recorded a decline in budgetary investment in agriculture in the last three years (Conroy et al., 2024).
187.6 million people in Latin America experienced food insecurity in 2024 (FAO et al., 2025).
201.4% was the year-on-year food price inflation in Argentina in September 2024, the highest in the región (FAO et al., 2025).
41 million people were affected by undernourishment in 2023 (FAO et al., 2025).
28.9% of the world's population faced moderate or severe food insecurity in 2023, while severe food insecurity was estimated at 10.7% (FAO et al., 2025).
40% is the reduction of stunting in children set as a target for 2030 in LAC (FAO et al., 2025).
