The land area equipped for irrigation in Mexico increased consistently from 6.6 Units of Agricultural Land in 2013 to 7.34 Units of Agricultural Land in 2023. This trend shows steady growth, with a year-on-year variation peak in 2017 at 2.48% and a subsequent decline to 0.69% in 2023. Over the last five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) averaged at 0.78% per year.
Looking to the future, forecasts from 2024 to 2028 suggest continued growth, reaching an estimated 7.62 Units of Agricultural Land in 2028. The forecasted CAGR for the next five years stands at 0.59%, indicating a growth rate of 2.97% over the forecast period.
Future trends to watch include advances in irrigation technology, government policies on agricultural development, and environmental factors impacting water availability and agricultural land use.
