Here’s Why Indonesians Have Pets

Nabilah Muhamad 30/04/2026 11:43 WIB

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Reasons Why Respondents in Indonesia Own Pets (March 2026)

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Reasons Why Respondents in Indonesia Own Pets (March 2026)

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A survey conducted by JakPat found that 52% of respondents in Indonesia already own pets, while another 26% are interested in having one.

The main reason for keeping pets is to reduce stress and improve mood, as stated by 63% of respondents.

Other reasons include having companionship at home (62%), learning responsibility (42%), enjoying animals’ appearance (31%), and improving home security (22%).

The survey also found that some respondents wanted to become more physically active (18%) and join animal lover communities (10%).

In terms of pet types, the majority of respondents, or 75%, chose cats as pets. They were followed by fish (30%), birds (21%), dogs (11%), and rabbits (8%).

The JakPat survey involved 1,254 respondents, which was later narrowed down to 647 respondents who own pets. Overall, the respondents consisted of 50% men and 50% women.

Respondents were located in Java outside Greater Jakarta (41%), Greater Jakarta (35%), and outside Java (24%). By generation, 51% of respondents were millennials (30–45 years old), 37% were Gen Z (15–29 years old), and 12% were Gen X (46–50 years old).

The survey was conducted online through the JakPat application on March 9–10, 2026, with a margin of error below 5%.

Editor : Erlina Fury Santika

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."