Among the countries growing GM crops, the USA (70.9 Mha), Brazil (44.2 Mha), Argentina (24.5 Mha) India (11.6 Mha) and Canada (11 Mha) are the largest users. Within Europe, five EU countries grow GM maize – Spain, Portugal, Czech Republic, Romania and Slovakia. Spain is the leading country (0.1 Mha).

Where are GMO found?

In Africa four countries currently cultivate GM crops: Sudan, South Africa, Burkina Faso, Egypt; in Latin America: Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, Mexico, Chile, Honduras, Colombia, Cuba, Costa Rica and in Asia: China, India, Pakistan, Philippines, Burma.

How many countries grow GM crops?

GM crops are grown around the world by approximately 17 million farmers, most of them in developing countries. In total, more than 70 countries import or grow GMOs, and in 2019, 29 countries (five industrial and 24 developing) planted biotech crops.