The land area equipped for irrigation in France decreased from 9.77 units in 2013 to 9.46 units in 2023, reflecting a fluctuating but generally downward trend. Between 2013 and 2023, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has varied from positive to negative, displaying -0.36% in 2016 and recovering to 0.15% by 2023. Year-on-year (YoY) variations remained mostly negative until a slight positive trend emerged starting 2017, with incremental increases observed yearly until 2023.
From 2024 to 2028, the CAGR is forecasted at 0.11%, indicating a marginal but steady increase in the land area equipped for irrigation. The forecasted five-year growth rate is pegged at 0.53%.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of climate change, technological advancements in irrigation, and government policies on agricultural water use. These factors could significantly influence the trends in land area equipped for irrigation.
