The forecasted data for land area equipped for irrigation in the UK shows a gradual decline from 0.38% of agricultural land in 2024 to 0.29% by 2028. In 2023, the actual land equipped for irrigation stood at 0.40%. Year-on-year variation indicates a steady decline as follows: from 2024 to 2025, there's a 5.26% drop; from 2025 to 2026, a 5.56% decrease; from 2026 to 2027, an 8.82% fall; and from 2027 to 2028, a 6.45% reduction. Over the last two years (from 2023 to 2025), the land area equipped for irrigation has decreased by 10%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years is approximately -5.50% annually.
Future trends to watch include the impact of climate change on water resources and agricultural practices, advancements in irrigation technology, and government policies aimed at promoting sustainable water use. Monitoring these factors will be critical to understanding how the trends in irrigation-equipped land might evolve beyond 2028.
