The forecasted data for freshwater abstraction in the agriculture sector in France shows a consistent decline from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the value stood at 46.50 cubic meters per capita. From 2024 to 2025, there is a year-on-year decrease of 1.98%, and from 2025 to 2026, a decrease of 2.02%. The declining trend continues with a 2.01% drop from 2026 to 2027, and another 2.12% decrease from 2027 to 2028. Over the five-year period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is -2.10%, indicating an average annual decrease in freshwater abstraction per capita.
Future trends to watch include potential changes in agricultural practices that promote water efficiency, government policies aimed at reducing water usage, and the impact of climate change on water availability. Monitoring technological advancements in irrigation and crop management could also provide insights into further reductions in freshwater abstraction.
