GITNUXREPORT 2026

Pet Ownership In Singapore Statistics

Pet ownership is growing in Singapore with one in seven households now having pets.

Rajesh Patel

Team Lead & Senior Researcher with over 15 years of experience in market research and data analytics.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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52,000 cats licensed in Singapore in 2023

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Cat ownership prevalence is 6% of households in 2023

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Domestic Short Hair is 40% of cat population

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28% of cats are indoor-only in urban Singapore

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Average annual vet cost for cats is SGD 450

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Ragdoll breed popular at 12% among purebreds

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55% growth in cat litter sales 2020-2023

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72% of cat owners use scratching posts

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Persian cats hold 10% of registered breeds

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Cat food market valued at SGD 80 million in 2023

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18% of cats adopted from shelters annually

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British Shorthair at 15% popularity

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85% cat vaccination compliance rate

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Average cat lifespan 13.5 years in Singapore

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39% of cats neutered by first birthday

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Maine Coon ownership rising 14% yearly

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60% cat owners report allergies managed effectively

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Siamese cats 8% of purebred market

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Cat toy purchases average SGD 120 yearly

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25% multi-cat households in Singapore

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Abyssinian breed niche at 4% ownership

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91% cats microchipped per regulations

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Bengal cats grew 22% in registrations

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48% cat owners use automatic feeders

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Sphynx hairless cats 3% but trending up

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Cat boarding demand up 30% post-pandemic

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Scottish Fold at 11% purebred share

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67% cats insured for health issues

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48,000 licensed dogs were registered in Singapore as of 2023

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Dog ownership rate is 10% among Singapore households in 2023

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Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog breed with 25% share

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35% of dogs in Singapore are small breeds under 10kg

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Annual dog veterinary visits average 2.8 per dog

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62% of dog owners walk their dogs daily for over 30 minutes

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Shih Tzu ranks second in popularity at 18% of owned dogs

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Dog food expenditure averages SGD 800 per year per owner

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15% rise in dog adoptions post-COVID in Singapore

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88% of dogs are licensed within HDB estates

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Mixed breeds account for 22% of dog population

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Average dog age in Singapore is 5.4 years

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41% of dog owners are first-time owners since 2020

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Golden Retriever ownership grew 12% in 2023

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70% of dogs receive flea/tick prevention monthly

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Dog grooming services utilized by 55% of owners quarterly

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Chihuahua popularity at 10% among small dog owners

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25% of dogs participate in obedience training classes

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Poodle variants hold 15% market share in dogs

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Average lifespan of owned dogs is 11.2 years

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33% of dog owners buy premium kibble brands

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Beagle ownership steady at 8% of total dogs

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92% compliance with dog annual health declarations

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French Bulldog surged 20% in registrations 2023

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60% of dogs sleep in owners' bedrooms

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Corgi ownership at 7% with high social media presence

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Dog daycare usage by 18% of working owners

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76% of dogs are neutered/spayed by age 2

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Pomeranian holds 9% of small breed slots

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45,000 dogs microchipped in 2023

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67% of dogs insured against accidents

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Jack Russell Terrier at 5% ownership rate

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35,000 pet fish owned in aquariums across households in 2023

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Bird ownership totals 18,000 licensed in Singapore 2023

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Hamster popularity leads small mammals at 45% share

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Rabbit ownership steady at 12,000 nationwide

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Reptile permits issued for 5,200 owners in 2023

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Goldfish most common aquarium fish at 30% ownership

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Lovebirds top bird choice with 25% market

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Guinea pig numbers reached 8,000 in 2023

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Turtle ownership regulated at 4,500 licenses

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Betta fish owned by 22% of aquarists

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Parakeets account for 18% of pet birds

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Hedgehog exotic pet trend with 2,100 owners

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Koi carp in home ponds: 3,800 setups

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Cockatiel birds at 15% popularity

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Dwarf hamster variant 60% of hamster ownership

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Leopard gecko leads reptiles at 35% share

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Budgerigar birds owned by 20% of bird keepers

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Ferret ownership niche at 1,200 licensed

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Discus fish premium segment 10% of aquariums

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Chinchilla pets totaled 1,500 in 2023

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Corn snake reptile permits 1,800 issued

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Finch birds collective 12% ownership rate

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Aquatic shrimp tanks surged 40% to 2,500

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Bearded dragon popularity up 25% at 1,200

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Rat ownership for pets at 900 households

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Angelfish in 15% of community tanks

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Conure parrots 10% of larger birds

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Sugar glider exotics 800 permitted owners

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In 2023, 15% of Singaporean households owned at least one pet

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Pet ownership grew by 8% from 2020 to 2023 in Singapore

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1 in 7 Singapore households reported owning a pet in a 2022 survey

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Total pet population in Singapore reached 250,000 in 2023

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Urban pet ownership rate stands at 12.5% in HDB flats as of 2024

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68% of pet owners in Singapore are millennials aged 25-40

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Pet expenditure per household averaged SGD 1,200 annually in 2023

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22% increase in pet adoptions from shelters between 2021-2023

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40% of Singaporeans consider pets as family members in 2023 polls

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Multi-pet households account for 18% of total pet-owning homes

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Pet ownership licensing compliance rate is 92% in 2024

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9% of non-owners plan to adopt a pet within the next year per 2023 survey

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Average pet ownership tenure is 7.2 years in Singapore

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75% of pet owners live in HDB estates

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Pet surrender rates dropped to 4.5% in 2023 from 7% in 2020

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32% of households with children under 12 own pets

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Online pet purchases rose 25% among owners in 2023

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85% of pet owners vaccinate their pets annually

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Pet insurance penetration is 11% among Singapore pet owners

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28% growth in pet-related social media engagement in 2023

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1.2 million Singaporeans interact with pets daily via ownership or visiting

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Female pet owners outnumber males 55% to 45% in 2023 data

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Pet ownership correlates with 15% higher happiness scores in surveys

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65% of pet owners use apps for pet care tracking

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Annual pet food market value hit SGD 150 million in 2023

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47% of pet owners microchip their pets as mandated

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Pet-friendly housing options increased by 20% since 2021

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14% of elderly Singaporeans own pets for companionship

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Pet walking services used by 22% of urban owners

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76% satisfaction rate among pet owners in quality of life surveys

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Pet ownership among 25-34 year olds at 22% highest demographic

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Pet market size projected SGD 300 million by 2025

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Post-COVID pet ownership boom 25% increase 2020-2023

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55% of Gen Z express interest in future ownership

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HDB pet policies relaxed leading to 10% uptake rise

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Premium pet food segment grew 18% YoY 2023

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Single-person households pet adoption up 30%

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E-commerce pet supplies 40% of total sales 2023

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Sustainability in pet products demanded by 62% owners

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Elderly adoption rates doubled to 12% since 2020

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Exotic pet imports declined 15% due to regulations

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Pet tech gadgets sales up 35% in 2023

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Female millennials lead ownership at 38% share

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Vegan pet food niche grew 50% to SGD 5M market

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Remote work boosted daytime pet care 20%

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Pet obesity rates at 25% prompting diet trends

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Cross-border pet travel up 28% post-reopening

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Subscription boxes for pets 15% owner penetration

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Mental health benefits cited by 80% owners in polls

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Low-income households ownership at 8% with subsidies

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AR pet apps downloaded by 12% of young adults

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Organic treats market doubled to SGD 10M

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Ownership in condos 18% vs 10% in landed properties adjusted

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CBD oil for pets legalized boosting 40% sales

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Pet influencers monetized by 5% owners on social media

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Hybrid work increases pet separation anxiety cases 22%

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2024 forecast: 20% rise in service animal registrations

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More Singaporeans than ever before are welcoming furry, feathered, and finned family members into their homes, with one in seven households now owning a pet, marking a profound shift in our urban lifestyle toward companionship.

Key Takeaways

In 2023, 15% of Singaporean households owned at least one pet
Pet ownership grew by 8% from 2020 to 2023 in Singapore
1 in 7 Singapore households reported owning a pet in a 2022 survey
48,000 licensed dogs were registered in Singapore as of 2023
Dog ownership rate is 10% among Singapore households in 2023
Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog breed with 25% share
52,000 cats licensed in Singapore in 2023
Cat ownership prevalence is 6% of households in 2023
Domestic Short Hair is 40% of cat population
35,000 pet fish owned in aquariums across households in 2023
Bird ownership totals 18,000 licensed in Singapore 2023
Hamster popularity leads small mammals at 45% share
Pet ownership among 25-34 year olds at 22% highest demographic
Pet market size projected SGD 300 million by 2025
Post-COVID pet ownership boom 25% increase 2020-2023

Pet ownership is growing in Singapore with one in seven households now having pets.

Cat Ownership Statistics

52,000 cats licensed in Singapore in 2023
Cat ownership prevalence is 6% of households in 2023
Domestic Short Hair is 40% of cat population
28% of cats are indoor-only in urban Singapore
Average annual vet cost for cats is SGD 450
Ragdoll breed popular at 12% among purebreds
55% growth in cat litter sales 2020-2023
72% of cat owners use scratching posts
Persian cats hold 10% of registered breeds
Cat food market valued at SGD 80 million in 2023
18% of cats adopted from shelters annually
British Shorthair at 15% popularity
85% cat vaccination compliance rate
Average cat lifespan 13.5 years in Singapore
39% of cats neutered by first birthday
Maine Coon ownership rising 14% yearly
60% cat owners report allergies managed effectively
Siamese cats 8% of purebred market
Cat toy purchases average SGD 120 yearly
25% multi-cat households in Singapore
Abyssinian breed niche at 4% ownership
91% cats microchipped per regulations
Bengal cats grew 22% in registrations
48% cat owners use automatic feeders
Sphynx hairless cats 3% but trending up
Cat boarding demand up 30% post-pandemic
Scottish Fold at 11% purebred share
67% cats insured for health issues

Cat Ownership Statistics Interpretation

Singapore is a nation of orderly, cost-conscious cat lovers who statistically prefer the common Domestic Short Hair, dutifully vaccinate and microchip their pets, and are gradually converting their efficient high-rises into a booming, well-scratched, and increasingly insured feline metropolis.

Dog Ownership Statistics

48,000 licensed dogs were registered in Singapore as of 2023
Dog ownership rate is 10% among Singapore households in 2023
Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog breed with 25% share
35% of dogs in Singapore are small breeds under 10kg
Annual dog veterinary visits average 2.8 per dog
62% of dog owners walk their dogs daily for over 30 minutes
Shih Tzu ranks second in popularity at 18% of owned dogs
Dog food expenditure averages SGD 800 per year per owner
15% rise in dog adoptions post-COVID in Singapore
88% of dogs are licensed within HDB estates
Mixed breeds account for 22% of dog population
Average dog age in Singapore is 5.4 years
41% of dog owners are first-time owners since 2020
Golden Retriever ownership grew 12% in 2023
70% of dogs receive flea/tick prevention monthly
Dog grooming services utilized by 55% of owners quarterly
Chihuahua popularity at 10% among small dog owners
25% of dogs participate in obedience training classes
Poodle variants hold 15% market share in dogs
Average lifespan of owned dogs is 11.2 years
33% of dog owners buy premium kibble brands
Beagle ownership steady at 8% of total dogs
92% compliance with dog annual health declarations
French Bulldog surged 20% in registrations 2023
60% of dogs sleep in owners' bedrooms
Corgi ownership at 7% with high social media presence
Dog daycare usage by 18% of working owners
76% of dogs are neutered/spayed by age 2
Pomeranian holds 9% of small breed slots
45,000 dogs microchipped in 2023
67% of dogs insured against accidents
Jack Russell Terrier at 5% ownership rate

Dog Ownership Statistics Interpretation

Despite Singaporeans living in some of the world's most compact urban housing, they demonstrate a profound commitment to responsible pet ownership, meticulously licensing, insuring, and walking their beloved dogs—with the loyal Labrador reigning supreme—while also fueling a booming industry in gourmet kibble, professional grooming, and Instagram-friendly Corgis.

Other Pets Ownership Statistics

35,000 pet fish owned in aquariums across households in 2023
Bird ownership totals 18,000 licensed in Singapore 2023
Hamster popularity leads small mammals at 45% share
Rabbit ownership steady at 12,000 nationwide
Reptile permits issued for 5,200 owners in 2023
Goldfish most common aquarium fish at 30% ownership
Lovebirds top bird choice with 25% market
Guinea pig numbers reached 8,000 in 2023
Turtle ownership regulated at 4,500 licenses
Betta fish owned by 22% of aquarists
Parakeets account for 18% of pet birds
Hedgehog exotic pet trend with 2,100 owners
Koi carp in home ponds: 3,800 setups
Cockatiel birds at 15% popularity
Dwarf hamster variant 60% of hamster ownership
Leopard gecko leads reptiles at 35% share
Budgerigar birds owned by 20% of bird keepers
Ferret ownership niche at 1,200 licensed
Discus fish premium segment 10% of aquariums
Chinchilla pets totaled 1,500 in 2023
Corn snake reptile permits 1,800 issued
Finch birds collective 12% ownership rate
Aquatic shrimp tanks surged 40% to 2,500
Bearded dragon popularity up 25% at 1,200
Rat ownership for pets at 900 households
Angelfish in 15% of community tanks
Conure parrots 10% of larger birds
Sugar glider exotics 800 permitted owners

Other Pets Ownership Statistics Interpretation

Singapore's pet landscape reveals a nation meticulously curating its own tranquil, scaled, and feathered society, where the silent majority of fish vastly outnumber the chatty birds, hamsters rule the tiny rodent republic, and even the exotic hedgehogs have secured their permits to exist in orderly, air-conditioned splendor.

Overall Pet Ownership Statistics

In 2023, 15% of Singaporean households owned at least one pet
Pet ownership grew by 8% from 2020 to 2023 in Singapore
1 in 7 Singapore households reported owning a pet in a 2022 survey
Total pet population in Singapore reached 250,000 in 2023
Urban pet ownership rate stands at 12.5% in HDB flats as of 2024
68% of pet owners in Singapore are millennials aged 25-40
Pet expenditure per household averaged SGD 1,200 annually in 2023
22% increase in pet adoptions from shelters between 2021-2023
40% of Singaporeans consider pets as family members in 2023 polls
Multi-pet households account for 18% of total pet-owning homes
Pet ownership licensing compliance rate is 92% in 2024
9% of non-owners plan to adopt a pet within the next year per 2023 survey
Average pet ownership tenure is 7.2 years in Singapore
75% of pet owners live in HDB estates
Pet surrender rates dropped to 4.5% in 2023 from 7% in 2020
32% of households with children under 12 own pets
Online pet purchases rose 25% among owners in 2023
85% of pet owners vaccinate their pets annually
Pet insurance penetration is 11% among Singapore pet owners
28% growth in pet-related social media engagement in 2023
1.2 million Singaporeans interact with pets daily via ownership or visiting
Female pet owners outnumber males 55% to 45% in 2023 data
Pet ownership correlates with 15% higher happiness scores in surveys
65% of pet owners use apps for pet care tracking
Annual pet food market value hit SGD 150 million in 2023
47% of pet owners microchip their pets as mandated
Pet-friendly housing options increased by 20% since 2021
14% of elderly Singaporeans own pets for companionship
Pet walking services used by 22% of urban owners
76% satisfaction rate among pet owners in quality of life surveys

Overall Pet Ownership Statistics Interpretation

Singapore's pets are multiplying faster than a litter of rabbits in an HDB-approved cage, proving that the island's true national pastime is no longer shopping or eating, but enthusiastically serving our furry, scaly, and feathered overlords.

Trends, Demographics, and Market Statistics

Pet ownership among 25-34 year olds at 22% highest demographic
Pet market size projected SGD 300 million by 2025
Post-COVID pet ownership boom 25% increase 2020-2023
55% of Gen Z express interest in future ownership
HDB pet policies relaxed leading to 10% uptake rise
Premium pet food segment grew 18% YoY 2023
Single-person households pet adoption up 30%
E-commerce pet supplies 40% of total sales 2023
Sustainability in pet products demanded by 62% owners
Elderly adoption rates doubled to 12% since 2020
Exotic pet imports declined 15% due to regulations
Pet tech gadgets sales up 35% in 2023
Female millennials lead ownership at 38% share
Vegan pet food niche grew 50% to SGD 5M market
Remote work boosted daytime pet care 20%
Pet obesity rates at 25% prompting diet trends
Cross-border pet travel up 28% post-reopening
Subscription boxes for pets 15% owner penetration
Mental health benefits cited by 80% owners in polls
Low-income households ownership at 8% with subsidies
AR pet apps downloaded by 12% of young adults
Organic treats market doubled to SGD 10M
Ownership in condos 18% vs 10% in landed properties adjusted
CBD oil for pets legalized boosting 40% sales
Pet influencers monetized by 5% owners on social media
Hybrid work increases pet separation anxiety cases 22%
2024 forecast: 20% rise in service animal registrations

Trends, Demographics, and Market Statistics Interpretation

Singapore’s young professionals are leading a pet-care revolution fueled by relaxed housing rules and pandemic loneliness, transforming furry friends into a booming, tech-infused market while quietly wrestling with pet obesity and the anxiety of returning to the office.

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