RAGDOLL CAT REFERENCE
Ragdoll cat statistics: health, size and popularity.
Clear, source-backed facts from a large veterinary-record study, gathered in one place for families, writers, and Ragdoll enthusiasts.
Last updated September 9, 2026
Ragdolls are widely loved for their gentle presence and striking blue eyes, but reliable breed-specific data can be harder to find than general advice. This reference brings together the clearest findings from a large 2025 VetCompass study of Ragdolls seen in United Kingdom veterinary practices during 2019. Every number below links back to the study that reported it.
AT A GLANCE
Six citable Ragdoll facts.
21,358
Ragdolls in the study
The 2025 VetCompass study examined 21,358 Ragdolls receiving veterinary care in the United Kingdom during 2019.
Source: VetCompass study, published 20251.70%
Of cats receiving care
Ragdolls accounted for 1.70% of the 1,254,484 cats in the study's overall primary-care population.
Source: VetCompass study, published 20250.70% to 3.72%
Share of kitten births
The proportion of Ragdoll births recorded in the study rose from 0.70% in 2005 to 3.72% in 2019.
Source: VetCompass study, published 20254.46 kg
Median adult body weight
The median adult body weight was 4.46 kilograms among Ragdolls with weight recorded in the veterinary data.
Source: VetCompass study, published 20258.84%
Periodontal disease
Periodontal disease was the most commonly recorded specific disorder in the study population.
Source: VetCompass study, published 202512.85 years
Median age at death
Among the 133 Ragdolls with a recorded age at death, the median was 12.85 years.
Source: VetCompass study, published 2025HEALTH CONTEXT
The most commonly recorded conditions.
In the 2019 veterinary records, periodontal disease was the most commonly recorded specific disorder at 8.84%. Diarrhea was next at 7.11%, followed by obesity at 6.91%. These figures describe diagnoses recorded in this study population, not a prediction for any individual cat.
Good breeding decisions, routine veterinary care, nutrition, dental care, and a home that supports healthy habits all matter. Families considering a kitten can review Mason's Ragdolls' health and care approach, then ask their own veterinarian what preventive care makes sense for their cat.
METHOD & SOURCES
How to use these figures responsibly.
The main source is The Ragdoll breed: a VetCompass study of demography, mortality and disorders, published in 2025. It analyzed de-identified primary-care records from 21,358 Ragdolls and 1,254,484 cats overall during 2019 in the United Kingdom. The Royal Veterinary College's summary of the research provides an accessible overview of the same findings.
Because the data comes from cats receiving care in the United Kingdom during a specific study period, it should not be treated as a census of every Ragdoll or as an individual health forecast. It is most useful as a well-defined reference point for understanding broad breed patterns and asking better questions.
Citing this page
Mason's Ragdolls. Ragdoll Cat Statistics: Health, Size & Popularity. Updated September 9, 2026. Include a link to this page and the original VetCompass study when quoting a figure.
FOR FUTURE FAMILIES
Use the research, then get to know the kitten.
Statistics can help shape good questions. The right fit still comes from learning about a kitten's early care, health records, temperament, and the routine waiting at home.