Countries by Household Pet Ownership Rate 2024

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by the percentage of households that own at least one pet in 2024, based on GfK Global Pet Ownership Study and national consumer surveys. The United States leads all major countries in household pet ownership, with approximately 70% of American households owning at least one pet — a total of nearly 90 million homes, making the US pet industry one of the largest consumer sectors in the economy.

✨ AI Insight

The gap between the United States and the next highest country, Australia, is just 1%, indicating a strong pet culture in both countries. However, there is a notable drop-off as Switzerland follows with 60%, showing that while pet ownership is prevalent, it varies significantly by region. Countries like Brazil and Argentina, with ownership rates of 56% and 54% respectively, suggest that pet ownership is also a common practice in South America, albeit at lower levels. This trend may be influenced by factors such as urbanization, economic conditions, and cultural attitudes towards animals, which can affect how households view pet ownership.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

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United States leads with 70 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 60 · median: 59.

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Gap in 2024: United States is 1.3× larger than Argentina.