Global Attitudes Toward Pets by Age 2024

Overall, 49.07% of males and 52.12% of females expressed a positive sentiment, stating, “I like them all.” This preference is notably consistent across age groups, with younger adults (18-24 years) showing the highest appreciation at 53.85%, while older groups (55+ years) demonstrate slightly lower enthusiasm, around 47.99%. Conversely, a smaller segment of the population, including 40.38% of males and 40.30% of females, indicated a preference for “I like only specific pets.” This sentiment varies slightly with age, as younger individuals tend to show a reduced inclination towards specific pet types.

Additionally, only 4.27% of males and 3.83% of females reported disliking pets, with the least disdain observed among younger respondents (35-44 years) at approximately 4.01%. Lastly, attitudes of indifference were also low, with 6.29% of males and 3.75% of females stating, “I don’t care".

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