Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
Reductions in anemia and nutritional problems are observed with greater availability of water for irrigation (CAF, 2025).
One seventh of global food consumption comes from LAC (CAF, 2025).
A 60% increase in global food production will be needed between 2006 and 2050 (CAF, 2025).
50% of the region's food is produced by family farming (CAF, 2025).
The Caribbean and Mesoamerica have three times more arid lands compared to South America (CAF, 2025).
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 annual gap in South America is 73 billion USD, equivalent to 6.2% of the necessary spending (OECD, 2024).
