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 Athletes178
Total Contests142
Avg Career Length4.1 yrs
Avg Contests / Athlete4.8
Avg Field Size3.2competitors 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 | 12 | 5 | 3.6 | 1 | -36.8% |
| 2025 | 19 | 8 | 4.5 | 7 | +18.8% |
| 2024 | 16 | 5 | 5.2 | 8 | -33.3% |
| 2023 | 24 | 6 | 6.2 | 10 | +100% |
| 2022 | 12 | 4 | 4.8 | 4 | +33.3% |
| 2021 | 9 | 3 | 3.7 | 2 | -18.2% |
| 2020 | 11 | 4 | 3.8 | 3 | -21.4% |
| 2019 | 14 | 5 | 4.2 | 5 | -17.6% |
| 2018 | 17 | 5 | 6.2 | 4 | +21.4% |
| 2017 | 14 | 5 | 3.6 | 7 | -56.3% |
| 2016 | 32 | 10 | 3.5 | 17 | +88.2% |
| 2015 | 17 | 8 | 2.9 | 9 | +6.3% |
| 2014 | 16 | 5 | 3.8 | 7 | -5.9% |
| 2013 | 17 | 7 | 2.6 | 8 | -10.5% |
| 2012 | 19 | 6 | 3.2 | 8 | -24% |
| 2011 | 25 | 8 | 3.5 | 15 | +127.3% |
| 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2.2 | 8 | -45% |
| 2009 | 20 | 7 | 3.1 | 15 | +100% |
| 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2.8 | 6 | +42.9% |
| 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0% |
| 2006 | 7 | 3 | 2.7 | 4 | -12.5% |
| 2005 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +14.3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 7 | 1.3 | 4 | +40% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4 | 1.5 | 4 | 0% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3 | 2.7 | 3 | -16.7% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | +50% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -33.3% |
| 1999 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 6 | – |
Competitiveness Index
3.2avg 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.