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 Athletes1,040
Total Contests248
Avg Career Length2.8 yrs
Avg Contests / Athlete4.8
Avg Field Size11.2competitors 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 | 113 | 11 | 14.5 | 36 | -51.3% |
| 2025 | 232 | 32 | 13.3 | 109 | +19.6% |
| 2024 | 194 | 23 | 13.2 | 108 | +7.8% |
| 2023 | 180 | 20 | 12.5 | 99 | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 179 | 23 | 10.9 | 102 | +29.7% |
| 2021 | 138 | 17 | 12.1 | 68 | +97.1% |
| 2020 | 70 | 10 | 9.6 | 30 | -46.2% |
| 2019 | 130 | 14 | 14.9 | 51 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 129 | 16 | 13 | 65 | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 121 | 15 | 12.9 | 59 | +13.1% |
| 2016 | 107 | 14 | 13.1 | 44 | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 105 | 15 | 12.2 | 45 | -19.8% |
| 2014 | 131 | 13 | 15.1 | 77 | +67.9% |
| 2013 | 78 | 8 | 14.6 | 32 | -13.3% |
| 2012 | 90 | 12 | 12.7 | 69 | +246.2% |
| 2011 | 26 | 2 | 13 | 19 | +85.7% |
| 2010 | 14 | 1 | 14 | 4 | -6.7% |
| 2009 | 15 | 1 | 15 | 9 | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 14 | 1 | 14 | 14 | – |
Competitiveness Index
11.2avg 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.