Pet owners know that nothing compares to the joy that comes with sharing their lives with a furry friend. In Danish households, there were approximately 19,300
, making them one of the most popular pets to have. Cats, fish, and birds are also among the most frequent companion animals in Scandinavia. In addition to keeping people company, pets can also be providers of comfort and emotional support, becoming true family members in a household. But how has ownership changed in Scandinavia in recent years?
Scandinavia’s most popular pets
Between the three Scandinavian countries, there seems to be a notable pet preference. Danish pet owners have had a slight predilection for cats recently; nonetheless, this trend pivoted in 2022 and 2023,
when a larger share of households had a dog as their preferred furry friend. In Norway, cats have been a very popular pet for at least ten years. The increase has changed slightly, but they remain on top, with
always around 30 percent. In its neighboring country, Sweden, the situation was similar, as cats were more common as pets than dogs. The peak years were 2021 and 2023,
with 21 percent of households owing at least one cat.
Pet expenses
Pet ownership in these countries has been declining since the pandemic, as have the expenses related to it. While consumers in Denmark spent an average of 1,324 Danish kroner on pet products in 2022,
it was much less than two years before. It is important for pet owners to give their friends a healthy, fresh and good-quality diet, which could be the reason why
consumers spend a significant amount of money on pet food.
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