Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
48% of the agricultural labor force in low- and middle-income countries is composed of women.
More than 939 million women aged 15 or older experienced moderate to severe food insecurity in 2021, compared with 813 million men in the same age class.
20-30% could increase yields if women had the same access to productive assets as men, reducing global hunger by more than 12%.