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Thailand companion pet population

~14-17M animals (2024)

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Thailand's companion-animal population reached an estimated 14-17 million in 2024 per industry surveys aggregated by the Thai Veterinary Medical Association and Kasikorn Research. Dogs account for roughly 8-9 million, cats 5-7 million, with small mammals, birds, and reptiles making up the balance. Cat ownership is the fastest-growing segment, up roughly 30% from 2020, reflecting condominium-friendly companionship and the rise of single-occupant households. The pet-per-household ratio in Bangkok metropolitan exceeds 0.6, materially above the national average of 0.4.

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Thailand's companion-animal population reached an estimated 14-17 million in 2024 per industry surveys aggregated by the Thai Veterinary Medical Association and Kasikorn Research. Dogs account for roughly 8-9 million, cats 5-7 million, with small mammals, birds, and reptiles making up the balance. Cat ownership is the fastest-growing segment, up roughly 30% from 2020, reflecting condominium-friendly companionship and the rise of single-occupant households. The pet-per-household ratio in Bangkok metropolitan exceeds 0.6, materially above the national average of 0.4.

Thailand's companion-animal population reached an estimated 14-17 million in 2024 per industry surveys aggregated by the Thai Veterinary Medical Association and Kasikorn Research. Dogs account for roughly 8-9 million, cats 5-7 million, with small mammals, birds, and reptiles making up the balance. Cat ownership is the fastest-growing segment, up roughly 30% from 2020, reflecting condominium-friendly companionship and the rise of single-occupant households. The pet-per-household ratio in Bangkok metropolitan exceeds 0.6, materially above the national average of 0.4.

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2024

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Thailand's companion-animal population reached an estimated 14-17 million in 2024 per industry surveys aggregated by the Thai Veterinary Medical Association and Kasikorn Research. Dogs account for roughly 8-9 million, cats 5-7 million, with small mammals, birds, and reptiles making up the balance. Cat ownership is the fastest-growing segment, up roughly 30% from 2020, reflecting condominium-friendly companionship and the rise of single-occupant households. The pet-per-household ratio in Bangkok metropolitan exceeds 0.6, materially above the national average of 0.4.

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