Division Analytics
Growth trends, competitiveness metrics, and career statistics across IFBB Pro divisions.
| Division | Latest competitor count | Peak competitor count |
|---|---|---|
| Men's Physique | 1,043 in 2025 | 1,043 in 2025 |
| Women's Bikini | 915 in 2025 | 915 in 2025 |
| Men's Classic Physique | 904 in 2025 | 2,127 in 2017 |
| Women's Figure | 523 in 2025 | 3,595 in 2014 |
| Men's Open Bodybuilding | 506 in 2025 | 5,104 in 2012 |
| Women's Wellness | 373 in 2025 | 373 in 2025 |
| Women's Physique | 245 in 2025 | 1,133 in 2016 |
| Men's 212 Bodybuilding | 232 in 2025 | 232 in 2025 |
| Women's Bodybuilding | 126 in 2025 | 965 in 2003 |
| Women's Fitness | 83 in 2025 | 83 in 2025 |
| Men's Wheelchair | 19 in 2025 | 32 in 2016 |
Total Athletes8,992
Total Contests900
Avg Career Length2.4 yrs
Avg Contests / Athlete3.9
Avg Field Size10.3competitors per show
Athlete Growth by Year
Most recent 15 years of data
Top Countries
Notable Athletes
Year-over-Year Trends
| Year | Athletes | Contests | Avg Field | New Entrants | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 368 | 45 | 15.6 | 109 | -59.3% |
| 2025 | 904 | 114 | 15.7 | 470 | +45.1% |
| 2024 | 623 | 75 | 16.3 | 291 | +11.3% |
| 2023 | 560 | 49 | 20 | 263 | +22.3% |
| 2022 | 458 | 47 | 17.2 | 193 | -11.2% |
| 2021 | 516 | 48 | 16.8 | 235 | -11.6% |
| 2020 | 584 | 30 | 25.7 | 306 | -57.6% |
| 2019 | 1,376 | 72 | 26.7 | 852 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 1,400 | 74 | 26 | 906 | -34.2% |
| 2017 | 2,127 | 99 | 28.4 | 1,546 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 2,068 | 125 | 22.5 | 1,892 | +312.8% |
| 2015 | 501 | 17 | 32.1 | 351 | +38.8% |
| 2014 | 361 | 13 | 31.5 | 209 | -4.5% |
| 2013 | 378 | 19 | 22.7 | 231 | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 374 | 16 | 27 | 246 | +23.8% |
| 2011 | 302 | 15 | 23.5 | 205 | +20.8% |
| 2010 | 250 | 11 | 25 | 189 | +14.7% |
| 2009 | 218 | 11 | 21.8 | 161 | +32.9% |
| 2008 | 164 | 7 | 25.7 | 115 | +14.7% |
| 2007 | 143 | 7 | 23 | 118 | +37.5% |
| 2006 | 104 | 6 | 21 | 104 | – |
Competitiveness Index
10.3avg competitors per show
Based on the most recent 50 contests. A higher number indicates larger fields and a more difficult path to victory.
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IFBB Pro Division Analytics
Track athlete participation, geographic distribution, career longevity, competitive field sizes, and year-over-year trends across IFBB Pro League divisions.