FAO is responsible for the compilation, analysis and dissemination of a comprehensive variety of statistical data on food, agriculture and the sustainable management of natural resources. The Organization provides free and unrestricted access to 23 major databases and produces publications with key statistical content covering different topics under FAO’s mandate and strategic goals: better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life for all, leaving no one behind.

Through these products, FAO works to ensure that high-quality and internationally comparable data are produced and made accessible to all countries, thus contributing to building a comprehensive knowledge base on food and agriculture. In this context, FAO has recently adopted an Open Data Licensing Policy, which advocates for the application of a suitable open data license to be applied to all statistical data disseminated through corporate databases. The Organization is fully committed to promote open data practices to improve data access, derive additional value from data assets, and maximize data use.

To stay up-to-date on FAO data releases, please consult FAO Data Release Calendar.

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