diff --git a/vppstats/stats.go b/vppstats/stats.go
index 3a49dcb..a3b404d 100644
--- a/vppstats/stats.go
+++ b/vppstats/stats.go
@@ -28,6 +28,9 @@ func statsRoutine(statsSocketPath string, period time.Duration) {
 	}
 	defer c.Disconnect()
 
+	// Query stats immediately on startup
+	queryInterfaceStats(c)
+
 	ticker := time.NewTicker(period)
 	defer ticker.Stop()