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Cat Litter Statistics 2025: Canadian Market Data

The most comprehensive collection of cat litter statistics, market data, and trends for Canada. Perfect for journalists, bloggers, and researchers.

Last Updated: December 2024 | Sources cited throughout

Key Statistics at a Glance

38%
of Canadian households own a cat
8.5M
pet cats in Canada
$720M
annual cat litter market size
$240
average annual spending per cat

Cat Ownership in Canada

Total households with cats38%
Total pet cats in Canada8.5 million
Average cats per household1.8
Multi-cat households42%
Indoor-only cats74%

Source: Canadian Animal Health Institute (CAHI) 2024 Pet Population Report, Statistics Canada

Cat Litter Market in Canada

Annual market size (2024)$720M CAD
Projected market size (2028)$890M CAD
Annual growth rate (CAGR)5.4%
Clumping litter market share62%
Natural/eco litter segment growth+18% YoY
Crystal litter market share11%

Source: Industry reports, Euromonitor International, Grand View Research

Cat Litter Spending Patterns

Average monthly spending per cat$20 CAD
Average annual spending per cat$240 CAD
Premium litter adoption rate34%
Online purchase rate (vs in-store)47%
Subscription service adoption22%

Source: Pet Industry surveys, Nielsen Canada, e-commerce data

Litter Box Odor: The #1 Complaint

Cat owners citing odor as top concern81%
Apartment dwellers with odor issues89%
Switched litters due to odor67%
Tried 3+ litter brands73%
Still unsatisfied with odor control58%

Source: Cat owner surveys, veterinary clinic studies, pet industry research

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Urban vs Rural Cat Ownership

Urban Areas

Cat ownership rate41%
Apartment dwellers68%
Indoor-only cats92%
Avg. living space680 sq ft

Rural Areas

Cat ownership rate32%
House dwellers94%
Indoor-only cats53%
Avg. living space1,850 sq ft

Source: Statistics Canada Housing Survey, CAHI regional data

Environmental Impact of Cat Litter

Annual cat litter waste (Canada)650,000 tons
Clay litter waste in landfills~475,000 tons
Cat owners concerned about eco-impact56%
Would pay more for eco-friendly option38%
Using biodegradable litter27%

Source: Environmental studies, waste management data, consumer surveys

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Top Canadian Cities for Cat Ownership

  1. 1. Montreal, QC(63% renters)
    44%
  2. 2. Vancouver, BC(58% renters)
    42%
  3. 3. Toronto, ON(47% renters)
    40%
  4. 4. Ottawa, ON(38% renters)
    39%
  5. 5. Victoria, BC(51% renters)
    38%

Source: Municipal census data, CAHI regional reports

Explore city-specific data: Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal

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