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Foreign direct investment flows to agriculture (2013–2022)
29/12/2023
New FAOSTAT data release
Agricultural production statistics (2000–2022)
27/12/2023
New FAOSTAT data release
FAO Statistics and Data Quality Assurance Framework
24/12/2023
This document provides an overall framework to ensure the quality of FAO’s statistical outputs and the soundness of the processes and governance mechanisms for their production.
Trade of agricultural commodities (2005–2022)
22/12/2023
New FAOSTAT data release
Agricultural investments and capital stock. Global and regional trends (2012–2022)
22/12/2023
New FAOSTAT data release
Credit to agriculture. Global and regional trends (2013–2022)
21/12/2023
New FAOSTAT data release
Food loss estimation: SDG 12.3.1a data and modelling approach
21/12/2023

New FAO Statistics Working Paper


New research urges data-driven action for agriculture and food systems change
19/12/2023

The data shows urgent need for improvement, as well as the potential for shared learnings


Cropland nutrient balance (Global, regional and country trends, 1961–2021)
13/12/2023
New FAOSTAT data release
Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition in Europe and Central Asia 2023
13/12/2023

Despite multiple challenges, food insecurity is decreasing in Europe and Central Asia


CFS member countries endorse policy recommendations that promote the use of data to guide food security and nutrition decision-making
12/12/2023

On October 24th, during the Committee on World Food Security (CFS) 51st Session, member countries have endorsed the CFS policy recommendations on strengthening food security and nutrition (FSN...

Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition in Asia and the Pacific 2023
11/12/2023
In 2023, millions in Asia-Pacific have been unable to afford a healthy diet – women fare worse than men 

FAO Food Price Index holds steady in November
08/12/2023

International cereal quotations dip, vegetable oil prices rise, and record grains harvest is expected in the year ahead


Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition in Africa 2023
07/12/2023

Amid global climate talks, joint report shows extent of hunger crisis and calls for urgent action


Leveraging data and statistics for agrifood systems transformation in Africa
06/12/2023

African Commission on Agricultural Statistics (AFCAS) opens in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Happening now | African Commission on Agricultural Statistics (AFCAS), 28th Session
04/12/2023
Leveraging data & statistics for agri-food systems transformation in Africa
FAO’s Statistical Yearbook 2023 goes live, highlights the impact of disasters on agriculture and cost of healthy diets
29/11/2023
The annual data compilation offers insights to current global trends in food and agriculture
FAO Food Outlook predicts declining international trade in some basic foodstuffs
10/11/2023

Global food import bill to hit a new record high in 2023, with a reduction in import volumes for the most vulnerable countries


Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition in Latin America and the Caribbean 2023
09/11/2023

43.2 million people suffer from hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean, and the region has higher levels of overweight and obesity than the global estimate

Agrifood systems and land-related emissions (Global, regional and country trends 2001–2021)
09/11/2023
New FAOSTAT data release