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Pet ownership in the United Kingdom (UK) 2009-2018

Share of households owning a pet in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2009 to 2018

Pet ownership in the United Kingdom (UK) 2009-2018

This statistic shows the estimated percentage of households owning a pet in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2009 to 2018 Over the last three years, the share of household owning pets in the UK has increased, with an estimated 45 percent owning one in 2018.

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This statistic shows the estimated percentage of households owning a pet in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2009 to 2018 Over the last three years, the share of household owning pets in the UK has increased, with an estimated 45 percent owning one in 2018.

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Release date: 2018

Region: United Kingdom
Survey time period: 2009 to 2018
Number of respondents: 8000*
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Method of interview: Face-to-face interview
Supplementary notes: * Data based on total population figures collected over two year periods. For 2018, over 4,000 people were interviewed over the last two years, giving an effective sample of over 8,000. Sample sizes varied for each year: n (2017) = over 8,000; n (2016) = over 8,000; n (2015) = 8353; n (2014) = 6,000; n (2013) = 2,000; 2011 and 2012 not given.
Publication date unknown. Figures for years prior to 2018 are taken from previous years' 'Pet population' statistics by the source.

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Statistics on "Pet ownership in the United Kingdom (UK)"

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General costs and spending

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Pet insurance costs

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Cats

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Estimated costs of keeping pet cats in the United Kingdom (UK) as of 2017, by cost typeEstimated costs of keeping cats in the United Kingdom (UK) 2017
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Number of pet cats in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2010/11 to 2016/17 (in millions)Cat population in the United Kingdom (UK) 2010-2017
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Main reasons why people get a cat in the United Kingdom (UK) as of 2016Main reasons for getting a cat in the United Kingdom (UK) 2016
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Dogs

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Proportion of dog owners taking preventative healthcare measures to protect their dog's health in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2018, by key measuresDogs receiving preventative healthcare in the United Kingdom (UK) 2018, by measures
Main reasons why people get a dog in the United Kingdom (UK) as of 2016Main reasons for getting a dog in the United Kingdom (UK) 2016
Which, if any, of the following did you do before you chose your pet?Research efforts before getting a pet dog in the United Kingdom (UK) 2018
What feelings do owners experience as a result of owning a dog?Perspective on owning a dog in the United Kingdom (UK) 2016
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