Analysis of fresh surface water abstractions for irrigation in Mexico reveals a steady but modest growth from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, the volume stood at 38.61 billion cubic meters. Throughout this period, the year-on-year variations have fluctuated, with a significant dip of 2.04% in 2022 and a minor recovery of 0.054% in 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years leading up to 2023 was -0.26%, indicating a slight overall decline.

The forecasted trend from 2024 to 2028 shows stabilized growth, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.04% and a total growth rate over the same period of 0.21%. This suggests a marginal increase in water abstractions for irrigation, indicating a potential plateauing of demand or enhancements in irrigation efficiency.

Future trends to watch for:

Technological advancements in irrigation methods to improve efficiency.
Policy changes regarding water management and allocation.
Impact of climate change on water resource availability.
Population growth and agricultural demand.
Environmental sustainability initiatives and their effects on water use practices.