# Pet ownership and industry trends in Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pet-ownership-and-industry-trends-in-spain
> Updated: 2026-09-29T12:35:18.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Pet ownership in Spain has seen significant growth, with populations reaching between 28 million and 30 million animals. Data indicates that 61% of households live with companion animals, and the number of dogs in the country now exceeds the number of children under the age of 12.

This demographic shift is accompanied by increased consumer spending. Pet product purchases rose by 21% during the first eight months of 2026 compared to the previous year, and average spending per pet has increased by 28% over the last five years. This trend is driven largely by younger generations, such as Millennials and Generation Z, who increasingly view pets as family members.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Spain pet product purchases increase by 21%

Pet product spending in Spain rose 21% in early 2026, driven by a cultural shift toward treating pets as family members, particularly among Gen Z and millennials.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-pet-product-purchases-increase-by-21

### 2026-09-25: Spain pet population reaches over 30 million

Spain's pet population has reached over 30 million, with dogs and cats making up the majority of companion animals in 61% of households.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-pet-population-reaches-over-30-million

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Cite as: Pet ownership and industry trends in Spain. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/pet-ownership-and-industry-trends-in-spain