The irrigation area in South Korea has experienced a consistent decline over the past decade. The year-on-year variations show a downward trend, ranging from -0.14% in 2013 to -1.62% in 2023. By 2023, the irrigated area stood at 632.73 thousand hectares. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years averaged at -1.9%, highlighting this persistent reduction. Forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 suggests this decline will continue but at a slightly lower average annual rate, with a forecasted five-year CAGR of -1.33%.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of climate change on water availability, advancements in irrigation technology, and government policies related to agricultural sustainability, which may influence the pace of decline or stabilization of irrigated areas in South Korea.
