Average Number of Cats per Household
Average number of domestic cats owned per household across different countries, based on pet ownership surveys and veterinary associations.
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Key Insights
- •North American countries (USA, Canada) show highest cat ownership rates per household
- •Northern European countries maintain moderate but consistent cat ownership levels
- •Asian countries generally report lower cats per household, possibly due to urbanization and housing constraints
- •Cultural attitudes toward pets vary significantly, affecting ownership patterns
- •Economic development level correlates somewhat with pet ownership rates
Country Rankings
Top 10 Countries
Bottom 10 Countries
Data Analysis
Value Distribution
How countries are distributed across the value range
Regional Comparison
Average values by world region (Global avg: 0.0cats)
About This Statistic
This statistic represents the average number of domestic cats per household in various countries, compiled from pet industry surveys, veterinary association data, and market research reports. The data reflects cultural attitudes toward pet ownership, urbanization levels, and economic factors that influence cat ownership patterns. Countries with higher values typically have strong pet ownership cultures and fewer restrictions on keeping multiple pets. The data should be interpreted with caution as methodologies vary between sources and some countries may have limited data availability.
Methodology
Data compiled from national pet industry surveys, veterinary association reports, and market research studies. Figures represent household averages calculated by dividing total cat population by number of cat-owning households. Some countries extrapolated from pet ownership percentages and household sizes.
Full Data
| Rank ↑ | Country ↕ | Value ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States of America | 2.2cats |
| 2 | Canada | 2.1cats |
| 3 | Norway | 1.9cats |
| 4 | Australia | 1.9cats |
| 5 | Finland | 1.8cats |
| 6 | Mexico | 1.8cats |
| 7 | New Zealand | 1.8cats |
| 8 | Sweden | 1.8cats |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 1.8cats |
| 10 | Denmark | 1.7cats |
| 11 | Germany | 1.7cats |
| 12 | Ireland | 1.7cats |
| 13 | South Africa | 1.7cats |
| 14 | France | 1.6cats |
| 15 | Netherlands | 1.6cats |
| 16 | Russian Federation | 1.6cats |
| 17 | Austria | 1.6cats |
| 18 | Belgium | 1.6cats |
| 19 | Italy | 1.5cats |
| 20 | Singapore | 1.5cats |
| 21 | Switzerland | 1.5cats |
| 22 | Türkiye | 1.5cats |
| 23 | Egypt | 1.5cats |
| 24 | Brazil | 1.5cats |
| 25 | People's Republic of China | 1.4cats |
| 26 | Hungary | 1.4cats |
| 27 | Nigeria | 1.4cats |
| 28 | Poland | 1.4cats |
| 29 | Portugal | 1.4cats |
| 30 | Spain | 1.4cats |
| 31 | Thailand | 1.4cats |
| 32 | Czech Republic | 1.3cats |
| 33 | Greece | 1.3cats |
| 34 | India | 1.3cats |
| 35 | South Korea | 1.3cats |
| 36 | Pakistan | 1.3cats |
| 37 | Romania | 1.3cats |
| 38 | Vietnam | 1.3cats |
| 39 | Indonesia | 1.2cats |
| 40 | Japan | 1.2cats |
| 41 | Saudi Arabia | 1.2cats |
| 42 | Bangladesh | 1.2cats |
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Data Source
This data comes from American Pet Products Association (APPA) and European Pet Food Industry Federation (FEDIAF) (2023).
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