Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
1.6% growth in Canada's agricultural production between 2012 and 2021, below the world average of 1.9%, was explained by increased intermediate inputs and higher productivity, despite the reduction in primary factors (OECD, 2024).
733 million people worldwide live without access to electricity, and 2.4 billion use harmful fuels for cooking, affecting their health and the environment.
30% of the world's energy is used by food systems, which generate about 30% of greenhouse gas emissions, mainly due to the use of fossil fuels.
86% of endangered species, or 24,000 out of 28,000, are threatened by agriculture, which is the main driver of biodiversity loss.
The 1% increase in global GDP from closing the gender gap in agricultural productivity and wages would reduce food insecurity by 2%, benefiting 45 million people.
61.6% of water withdrawals in Brazil come from agriculture, although water stress is low, with a value of 0.8 (OECD, 2024).
43% of the world's agricultural labor force is made up of women, who play key roles in food production, processing, marketing and consumption.
More than 3.1 billion people could not afford a healthy diet in 2023, according to the SOFI report.
43% of GHG emissions in 2021 came from agriculture, a lower percentage than in 2000, but still high compared to the OECD average (OECD, 2024).
The 2.6% annual growth in Brazil's agricultural production (2012-2021) exceeded the world average, driven by a 1.49% increase in intermediate inputs and a 1.42% increase in productivity (OECD, 2024).
