Most Common Pets Owned in Denmark 2023

Dog ownership in Denmark stands at 50%, according to the survey. This places Denmark below the global average of 59%, with countries like Argentina and Australia showing higher rates at 85% and 71%, respectively. The data indicates a moderate preference for dogs compared to other surveyed nations. Cats are more popular than dogs in Denmark, with 56% of respondents owning a cat. This figure is higher than the country's dog ownership rate and slightly above the global cat ownership average of 53%. Turtle ownership is relatively low in Denmark, at just 1%. This is below the global average of 3%, indicating a lesser inclination towards turtles as pets in Denmark. The trend mirrors a similar low preference seen in other countries like Germany and Australia.

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