Most cats deliver an average sized litter consisting of 4-6 kittens though outliers frequently occur in both directions.
4-6 Kittens
Older cats tend to birth fewer kittens decreasing from an average of 6 kittens to roughly 2-3 by 10 years old.
Age Impacts Fertility
A record-breaking sized kitten litter reported from South Africa in 2021 totaled 19 kittens all birthed by a 7 year old king cat named Angel.
19 Kittens
Smaller breeds usually deliver 3-4 kittens while larger breeds can birth litters averaging 5-6+ kittens.
Breed Size Differences
Experienced healthy young cats may birth unusually large litters of 10+ kittens on rare occasions.
10+ Kittens Rare But Happens
Older 5+ year old cats giving birth for the first time tend to deliver smaller 1-3 kitten litters.
Older First Time Moms
Poor nutrition negatively affects litter size. Quality food ensures healthiest pregnancies.
Diet Impacts Fertility