Number of dogs in the United Kingdom (UK) 2010-2023

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M. Shahbandeh,
Jun 27, 2024

The change in population of pet dogs in the UK has been significant in the past year. In 2023, 12.7 million of them were cohabiting with their human owners in UK households, a decrease of close to one million compared to 2022.  

Dogs more popular than cats

  Dogs are cherished in the United Kingdom – more so than cats. In 2022, pet dogs were more prevalent in the UK with over a quarter of households owning at least one, as opposed to households with cats. This was the same in previous years as well.

Number of pet dogs in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2010 to 2023 (in 1000s)

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2024

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United Kingdom

Survey time period

2010 to 2023

Supplementary notes

Figures refer to pet animals. Excludes strays.
Data for 2010 to 2021 were published in previous reports by the source.

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