Dogs are loved pets around the world. Over the period from 2012 to 2024, the number of dogs owned by Finnish households increased by **. The pet dog population was estimated to be approximately ** in Finland in 2024.Â
Pets in Finland
Not only dogs but also cats are popular pets in Finland. As of 2022, there were over **pet cats in Finland. Over the past years, the share of households owing at least one cat or dog in Finland remained at the same level. On the other hand, the number of small mammal pets, such as rabbits, guinea pigs, or hamsters, owned by Finnish households showed no increase.
Pets in the European Union
Pets are increasing in popularity in the European Union. During the last decade, the number of pet-owning households in the EU has increased at a steady pace. While dogs reached the second rank, cats are the most popular pets in the European Union. As of 2022, it was estimated that there were approximately **** million pet cats and **** million pet dogs in the EU.
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FEDIAF. (June 10, 2026). Number of pet dogs in Finland in selected years from 2012 to 2024 (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 25, 2026, from /statistics/515508/dog-population-europe-finland/
FEDIAF. "Number of pet dogs in Finland in selected years from 2012 to 2024 (in 1,000s)." Chart. June 10, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 25, 2026. /statistics/515508/dog-population-europe-finland/
FEDIAF. (2026). Number of pet dogs in Finland in selected years from 2012 to 2024 (in 1,000s). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 25, 2026. /statistics/515508/dog-population-europe-finland/
FEDIAF. "Number of Pet Dogs in Finland in Selected Years from 2012 to 2024 (in 1,000s)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 10 Jun 2026, /statistics/515508/dog-population-europe-finland/
FEDIAF, Number of pet dogs in Finland in selected years from 2012 to 2024 (in 1,000s) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/515508/dog-population-europe-finland/ (last visited July 25, 2026)
Number of pet dogs in Finland in selected years from 2012 to 2024 (in 1,000s) [Graph], FEDIAF, June 10, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/515508/dog-population-europe-finland/
