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Cats keep company to 2.7 million Portuguese people
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Cats keep company to 2.7 million Portuguese people

SAPO Notícias3 September 2026 at 17:33

The Marktest TGI study estimates that 2 million 656 thousand Portuguese people have at least one cat as a pet at home, which is equivalent to 35.7% of residents in mainland Portugal between the ages of 15 and 74.

According to data released by the Marktest Group, the presence of cats is more expressive in certain regions and age groups, although the article does not detail these specifics.

The TGI study is a research tool that allows understanding the consumption habits and lifestyle of the Portuguese population, collecting data on various areas of citizens' daily lives.

The numbers reveal that cats are one of the most popular companion animals in Portugal, with a significant portion of the population choosing this animal as part of their household.

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