Facts and figures about Fairtrade

Ever wondered about Fairtrade’s impact? Here’s a snapshot from our latest data. 

More than 1.9 million farmers and workers in Fairtrade certified producer organisations
17% of farmers and 41% of workers in Fairtrade are women

1,880 Fairtrade certified producer organisations in 71 countries
£169 million in Fairtrade Premium paid to farmers and workers in 2020
On average, each Fairtrade producer organisation receives more than £90,000 in Fairtrade Premium
47% of all Fairtrade farmers produce coffee
41% of all Fairtrade workers produce flowers
Workers on Fairtrade certified large-scale farms invested 20% of their Fairtrade Premium in education services for workers and their familie

Small-scale producer organisations invested 48% of their Fairtrade Premium in services and support for members, such as farm tools and payments

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Put faces to the figures

A Fairtrade farmer carrying a sac on her back
Farmers and Workers
 10 June, 2020

There are over 1.9 million farmers and workers spread across more than 71 countries participating in Fairtrade. Learn how choosing Fairtrade products changes lives.

Members of a Fairtrade co-operative in a meeting
Frequently asked questions about Fairtrade

Find answers to some of the questions that are frequently asked about Fairtrade.