Between 2013 and 2023, Malaysia's agricultural irrigated land experienced a declining trend, starting at 5.51 units of agricultural land in 2013 and gradually decreasing to 5.07 units in 2023. The most significant year-on-year drop occurred in 2015 with a -5.83% variation. From 2016 to 2021, the value stabilized at 5.16 units before continuing to decline slightly in subsequent years. Over the past five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) averaged -0.35% per year.
Looking forward, the forecasted data suggests a continued decline at a slower pace, with a five-year forecast CAGR of -0.09%, reaching 5.03 units by 2028. Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of climate change on water availability, advancements in irrigation technologies, and changes in agricultural practices that could influence these forecasts.
