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 Athletes4,402
Total Contests870
Avg Career Length2.7 yrs
Avg Contests / Athlete5.9
Avg Field Size11.4competitors 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 | 443 | 50 | 21.5 | 107 | -57.5% |
| 2025 | 1,043 | 119 | 20.6 | 524 | +49.2% |
| 2024 | 699 | 72 | 23.5 | 280 | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 719 | 63 | 24.4 | 304 | +9.3% |
| 2022 | 658 | 59 | 24.9 | 310 | +16% |
| 2021 | 567 | 47 | 27.3 | 272 | +108.5% |
| 2020 | 272 | 21 | 21 | 130 | -40.2% |
| 2019 | 455 | 49 | 21 | 178 | +5.3% |
| 2018 | 432 | 58 | 15.9 | 189 | -33.2% |
| 2017 | 647 | 56 | 18.9 | 360 | +16.4% |
| 2016 | 556 | 76 | 12.3 | 324 | -8.1% |
| 2015 | 605 | 62 | 16.2 | 368 | +8% |
| 2014 | 560 | 47 | 20.3 | 400 | +78.3% |
| 2013 | 314 | 31 | 18.1 | 232 | +51% |
| 2012 | 208 | 18 | 15.4 | 189 | +193% |
| 2011 | 71 | 5 | 14.8 | 70 | +491.7% |
| 2010 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 10 | -33.3% |
| 2009 | 18 | 4 | 4.5 | 11 | +100% |
| 2008 | 9 | 4 | 3.8 | 8 | -10% |
| 2007 | 10 | 3 | 3.3 | 6 | -28.6% |
| 2006 | 14 | 3 | 4.7 | 11 | +75% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 5 | +33.3% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 5 | +50% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | +33.3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | +50% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -88.9% |
| 1961 | 18 | 2 | 17.5 | 12 | +5.9% |
| 1960 | 17 | 2 | 15.5 | 9 | 0% |
| 1959 | 17 | 1 | 28 | 9 | -56.4% |
| 1957 | 39 | 3 | 22.7 | 26 | +18.2% |
| 1956 | 33 | 2 | 31.5 | 30 | +135.7% |
| 1954 | 14 | 1 | 28 | 14 | – |
Competitiveness Index
11.4avg 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.