Fish were the most populous pet category in Canada in 2020, with a population of around 8.51 million. Cats came in second place with a population of approximately 8.18 million. The total pet population in Canada reached approximately 27.93 million pets in 2020.
Total pet population in Canada in 2020, by type
(in millions)
Figures have been rounded.
Adapted from Statistics Canada, agriculture.canada.ca, 2020. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
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