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title: "How long does a pig last?"
description: "A pig lasts 10–20 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/how-long/pig/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How long does a pig last?

**Typical lifespan: 10–20 yr**

The domestic pig; commercial animals reach slaughter weight in about six months.

> Biological lifespan, not commercial.

## How that compares

*Pig against things of a similar time.*

- Pig: 10–20 yr
- Domestic cat: 12–20 yr
- Oven: 10–20 yr
- Koala: 10–20 yr
- Elk: 10–20 yr
- Ceiling fan: 10–25 yr
- Stand mixer: 8–30 yr
- Eurasian lynx: 10–24 yr

## What that means over time

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| 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 pig

- [How much does a pig weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/pig/) — 50–350 kg
- [Pig vs American black bear](https://atoneplace.net/vs/american-black-bear-vs-pig/) — Side by side
- [Pig vs Wild boar](https://atoneplace.net/vs/pig-vs-wild-boar/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How long does a pig last?

A pig lasts 10–20 yr. Biological lifespan, not commercial.

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- [How much does a pig weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/pig/)
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- [How long does a grizzly bear last?](https://atoneplace.net/how-long/grizzly-bear/)
- [Pig vs American black bear](https://atoneplace.net/vs/american-black-bear-vs-pig/)
- [Pig vs Wild boar](https://atoneplace.net/vs/pig-vs-wild-boar/)

## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)