In 2023, freshwater abstractions for public water supply in Switzerland were recorded at 911.4 million cubic meters. From 2024 to 2028, the forecasted data shows a consistent decline from 907.9 to 893.6 million cubic meters. The year-on-year percentage decreases are minimal yet steady: -0.4% from 2024 to 2025, -0.4% from 2025 to 2026, -0.3% from 2026 to 2027, and -0.4% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the five-year period from 2024 to 2028 is approximately -0.4%, indicating a gradual downward trend in freshwater abstractions.

Future trends to watch for: