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Countries That Own the Most Dogs

2026-05-202 sources

Data table

#Countrydogs per 100,000 people
01Portugal28.8
02Hungary28.7
03Brazil28.1
04United States25.9
05Thailand25.8
06Romania22.4
07Poland22.1
08Lithuania21.6
09Czechia21
10Argentina20

Portugal has the highest number of dogs relative to its population, followed by Hungary and Brazil. In countries where many people keep dogs, the surrounding environment often reflects it too, with walkable streets, parks, veterinary clinics, and pet supply shops becoming part of everyday life.

Sources

  1. Dog Ownership by Country 2026World Population Review
  2. Global Trends in the Pet PopulationHealthforAnimals
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