Number of cats in the European Union 2021, by country
EU loves cats
Compared with the cat population in Germany and France, countries such as Latvia, Ireland and Estonia had a low number of household felines. Yet across Europe in general, the number of cats has gone up significantly since 2010. In 2021, the EU alone was home to a large population of cats, making them the most preferred pets.
Cat food in pet care industry
The population of household cats in the European Union also corresponds to the volume of the pet care industry in this region. Between 2010 and 2020, pet food industry achieved steady growth.