Main reasons for getting a cat in the United Kingdom (UK) 2022

Published by
M. Shahbandeh,
Feb 13, 2024
This statistic shows the main reasons given by respondents in the United Kingdom (UK) for why they got a cat, as of 2022. Among those surveyed, 37 percent said they got a cat for companionship.

Main reasons why people get a cat in the United Kingdom (UK) as of 2022

© Statista 2024
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Source

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

2022

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

March 3 to April 15, 2022

Number of respondents

10,494 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

Cat owners

Method of interview

Online interview

Citation formats
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$959 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts

Statistics on " Pet ownership in the United Kingdom (UK) "

The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics

Other statistics that may interest you Pet ownership in the United Kingdom (UK)

Overview

5

Pet expenditure

5

Pet insurance costs

3

Cats and dogs

6

Other pets

8

Further related statistics

18

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Statistics

Topics

Pet ownership in the United Kingdom (UK)Pet food industry in the United StatesPet ownership in the United StatesPet insurance in North AmericaPet insurance in the UK
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$959 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.