In 2021, around 68.4 million Chinese urban residents kept cats or dogs as pets, an increase from 62.9 million in the previous year. In that year, the number of dog owners increased by about 200 thousand, while the number of cat owners increased by about five million.
Number of pet owners of domestic cats and dogs in urban households in China from 2019 to 2021
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NetEase. (June 20, 2022). Number of pet owners of domestic cats and dogs in urban households in China from 2019 to 2021 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1288763/china-number-of-dog-and-cat-owners-in-urban-households/
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