Cat population in the United Kingdom (UK) 2010-2019
Cats make people happy
Dogs may reign supreme in the nation, but cats are still a popular choice for pets in the UK, and for the sweetest reasons too. It is safe to say that UK cat owners have strong emotional ties with their furry friends, with majority of people viewing cats not just as pets but as reliable sources for love, affection and happiness.
EU loves cats more than UK
When compared with the rest of the EU, United Kingdom fares relatively behind in pet ownership. In 2018, the share of UK households with at least one pet cat placed the country in the lower ranks. In contrast, Centreal European countries such as Romania, Hungary and Slovenia had the highest share of households with cats.