The actual water use for irrigation in Jordan has fluctuated over the years, standing at 551.9 million cubic meters in 2023. From 2013 to 2022, the data exhibits variability with significant year-to-year changes, particularly a dip in 2015 and a notable rise in 2017. Over the last two years, the year-on-year variation has shown minimal increases around 0.2%, reflecting a stabilizing trend. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the past five years indicates a slight decline overall at -0.12%.
Looking ahead to forecasted data from 2024 to 2028, the volume of water use for irrigation is expected to continue a gradual upward trend with an average annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.15%. Despite this, the overall change in usage is modest, pointing to incremental increases each year.
Future trends to watch for:
- Technological advancements in irrigation efficiency
- Government policies and regulations on water use
- Impact of climate change on water availability
- Adoption of sustainable agricultural practices
- Population growth and corresponding increases in agricultural demand
