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EUROPEAN STATISTICS 2022

On an annual basis, FEDIAF reviews member association data on market and population trends. Our report confirms a healthy growth of pet ownership with 91 million European households (46%) owning one or more of Europe’s 340 million pets. This increase is mirrored by market growth, which is now worth 29.1 billion euros. Here are some highlights from our Facts and Figures 2022 report:

91

million households in the EU own a pet (46% of households)

29.1

billion EUR sales of pet food products annually

10.5

million tonnes of pet food products sold annually

5.1%

of annual growth rate for the pet food industry

24.5

billion EUR related services and products

Pets in Europe 2022

127

million cats

104

million dogs

53

million birds

29

million small mammals

22

million aquaria

11

million reptiles

EUROPEAN STATISTICS 2021

On an annual basis, FEDIAF reviews member association data on market and population trends. The figures are a striking proof of the importance Europeans attach to their companion animals. Here are some highlights from our Facts and Figures 2021 report:

90

million households in the EU own a pet (46% of households)

27.7

billion EUR sales of pet food products annually

10.2

million tonnes of pet food products sold annually

Pets in Europe

113

million cats

92

million dogs

48

million birds

29

million small mammals

16

million aquaria

11

million reptiles