The land area equipped for irrigation in Malaysia showed the following trend: In 2013, the area experienced a slight increase of 0.73%, but a subsequent decline occurred in 2014 by -0.54%. The most significant decrease was in 2015 with -5.84%, before stabilizing at 5.16 units from 2016 to 2019. Gradual declines followed from 2020 onward, reaching 5.09 units in 2023. The cumulative average growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years indicates an average annual decrease of -0.27%.

Future trends to watch for:

Continued gradual decrease in irrigation-equipped land area, forecasted to reach 5.01 units by 2028.
CAGR for the forecasted period (2024-2028) is projected to be -0.24%, with an overall decline of -1.18% by 2028.
Potential technological advancements or policy changes may affect future trends in irrigation practices.