Animals used in research in the United States 2008-2019

Published by Statista Research Department, Jul 5, 2024
In 2019, 797,546 animals were used for research in research facilities in the United States. This is an increase from the previous year, when about 780,070 animals were used for research in the country.

Number of animals used in research in the United States from 2008 to 2019

CharacteristicNumber of animals
2019 797,546
2018 780,070
2017 792,168
2016 820,812
2015 767,622
2014 834,453
2013 891,161
2012 952,855
2011 976,425
2010 1,134,693
2009 979,772
2008 999,798
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April 2021

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United States

Survey time period

2008 to 2019

Supplementary notes

Animals covered by the Animal Welfare Act.
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