In 2023, the abstraction of fresh surface water for public water supply in France stood at 1.77 billion cubic meters. Analysis of forecasted data indicates a slight decline in the volumes starting from 2024, with values at 1.76 billion cubic meters, gradually decreasing to 1.73 billion cubic meters by 2028.
Year-on-year variations reveal a minimal decline:
- 2024: -0.57%
- 2025: -0.57%
- 2026: 0%
- 2027: -0.57%
- 2028: -0.57%
The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the period from 2023 to 2028 is approximately -0.45%, indicating a consistent albeit modest reduction in fresh surface water abstraction for public supply in France.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of climate change on water resources, the effect of evolving public policies on water usage, and the potential advancements in water recycling and conservation technologies that could influence overall demand and abstraction rates.