In 2023, fresh groundwater abstractions for irrigation in Poland stood at 3.42 million cubic meters. This represents a steady increase over the years, starting from 1.1 million cubic meters in 2014. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was recorded at 2.87%, indicating gradual growth. The most recent trends in 2022 and 2023 show year-on-year variation rates of 4.14% and 3.89% respectively.
Future trends to watch for include the forecasted growth in water abstraction, which is expected to reach 4.02 million cubic meters by 2028. This implies a 5-year CAGR of 2.56%, suggesting sustained yet modest increases. Key factors to monitor include changes in agricultural practices, climate impacts, and policy shifts regarding water resource management.