The number of cat-owning households in Canada increased between the years 2016 to 2020, going from around 5.41 million households with at least one pet cat in 2016 to approximately 5.92 million in 2020. In contrast, the number of dog-owning households reached 5.21 million in 2020.
Number of cat-owning households in Canada from 2016 to 2020
(in millions)
Figures have been rounded to provide a better understanding of the statistic.
Adapted from Statistics Canada, agriculture.canada.ca, 2016 to 2020. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
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