How long does a domestic cat last?
Typical lifespan
12–20 yr
The domesticated cat, kept worldwide and still an efficient small predator.
Indoor cats; outdoor cats average considerably less.
How that compares
Domestic cat against things of a similar time.
Domestic cat 12–20 yr
Oven 10–20 yr
Koala 10–20 yr
Elk 10–20 yr
Pig 10–20 yr
Ceiling fan 10–25 yr
Stand mixer 8–30 yr
Eurasian lynx 10–24 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.0667 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 2 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a domestic cat
- How much does a domestic cat weigh? 3.6–6.8 kg
- Domestic cat vs Red fox Side by side
- Domestic cat vs Three-toed sloth Side by side
- Domestic cat vs Bald eagle Side by side
- Domestic cat vs Golden eagle Side by side
- Domestic cat vs Koala Side by side
- Domestic cat vs Raccoon Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a domestic cat last?
- A domestic cat lasts 12–20 yr. Indoor cats; outdoor cats average considerably less.
Related pages
- How much does a domestic cat weigh? 3.6–6.8 kg
- How long does a lion last? 10–20 yr
- How long does a tiger last? 8–26 yr
- How long does a African elephant last? 50–70 yr
- How long does a blue whale last? 70–90 yr
- How long does a cheetah last? 8–17 yr
- How long does a polar bear last? 20–32 yr
- How long does a giraffe last? 20–28 yr
- How long does a gorilla last? 35–55 yr
- How long does a grizzly bear last? 20–35 yr
- How long does a gray wolf last? 6–16 yr
- Domestic cat vs Red fox Side by side
- Domestic cat vs Three-toed sloth Side by side
- Domestic cat vs Bald eagle Side by side
- Domestic cat vs Golden eagle Side by side
- Domestic cat vs Koala Side by side
- Domestic cat vs Raccoon Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place