In 2023, fresh surface water abstraction for irrigation in Poland stood at 68.8 million cubic meters. From 2024, a declining trend is forecasted, with abstractions decreasing from 66.66 million cubic meters to 58.6 million cubic meters by 2028. The year-on-year variation shows a steady decrease of approximately 3.1% to 3.4% annually. Over the last two years, there has been a reduction of about 6.2%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2023 to 2028 indicates an average annual decrease of around 3.2%.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of climate change on water availability, evolving agricultural practices, and potential regulatory changes aimed at sustainable water management. The shift towards more water-efficient irrigation technologies may also influence future water abstraction rates.