Pet population in the European Union 2017, by animal type
Number of pet animals in European Union in 2017, by animal type (in 1000s)
This statistic presents the number of pet animals in the European Union by type in 2017. That year, cats were most common pet type, with a population of approximately 74.4 million, followed by dogs with 66.4 million.
Number of pet animals in European Union in 2017, by animal type (in 1000s)
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| Number of pets in thousands | |
|---|---|
| Cat | 74,407 |
| Dog | 66,375 |
| Ornamental bird** | 35,425 |
| Small mammal** | 21,719 |
| Reptiles** | 6,429.4 |
| Aquaria* | 9,385 |
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