The agricultural area under organic agriculture in Austria has shown consistent growth from 2013 to 2023, beginning at 526.7 thousand hectares in 2013 and reaching 705.3 thousand hectares in 2023. The annual variation reveals periods of both slower and accelerated growth, with the highest year-on-year increase occurring in 2017 at 8.62%. Over the last two years, 2022 to 2023 saw slight increases of 1.8% and 1.76% respectively, while the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the past five years stood at 1.99%. The forecast indicates that by 2028, the area will climb further to 765.49 thousand hectares, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 1.3%, translating to an overall growth rate of 6.69% over the five-year period.
Future trends to watch for include the impact of policy incentives, technological advancements in organic farming practices, and consumer demand for organic products. Additionally, sustainability initiatives and environmental considerations are likely to further influence the expansion of organic agriculture in Austria.
