The land area equipped for irrigation in Canada has shown a gradual decline from 2013 through 2018 but has remained relatively stable from 2019 onward. In 2023, the value stood at 3.16 units of cropland. The year-on-year variation has mostly been between a decrease of 0.63% and an increase of 0.32%, indicating small fluctuations over the years. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has been 0.19%, reflecting minor growth.
Future forecasts from 2024 to 2028 suggest a slight increase with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.13%, implying more stability in the land area equipped for irrigation. The total growth rate over this period is predicted to be 0.63%, leading to 3.18 units of cropland in 2028.
Future trends to watch for include potential technological advancements in irrigation, shifts in agricultural policies, and changing climate conditions, which may impact the rate of irrigation adoption and efficiency.
