The historical freshwater abstraction for irrigation in Denmark shows considerable variability. The value was quite high at 252.02 million cubic meters in 2013 and has fluctuated over the years, reaching its peak in 2018 at 374.35 million cubic meters. By 2023, the abstraction stood at 280.03 million cubic meters.
Year-on-year variations reflect this inconsistency, with significant dips and rises. For example, there was a sharp decrease in 2015 and 2016 but a notable increase in 2018. The last two years have seen a more stable pattern, with a 19.13% increase in 2022 followed by a moderate 2.22% gain in 2023.
The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over different periods shows disparate trends. Over the last five years, there has been a relatively modest annual growth rate, while projections from 2024 suggest a 5-year forecast CAGR of 1.5%, indicating a more stable but slow increase in abstraction volumes reaching up to 308.01 million cubic meters by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Impact of climate change on water availability
- Technological advancements in irrigation efficiency
- Regulatory changes impacting water usage
- Shifts in agricultural practices
