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 Athletes4,272
Total Contests818
Avg Career Length2.3 yrs
Avg Contests / Athlete6.7
Avg Field Size13.2competitors 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 | 400 | 48 | 21.4 | 124 | -56.3% |
| 2025 | 915 | 136 | 19.6 | 422 | +33.8% |
| 2024 | 684 | 88 | 25.2 | 288 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 681 | 78 | 25.1 | 320 | +14.8% |
| 2022 | 593 | 73 | 22.7 | 264 | +17.9% |
| 2021 | 503 | 60 | 23.5 | 259 | +71.7% |
| 2020 | 293 | 29 | 22.8 | 127 | -32.8% |
| 2019 | 436 | 51 | 23.5 | 197 | +19.5% |
| 2018 | 365 | 51 | 21.2 | 156 | -47.3% |
| 2017 | 692 | 38 | 34.9 | 416 | +30.3% |
| 2016 | 531 | 47 | 23.3 | 300 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 528 | 30 | 33 | 327 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 529 | 34 | 26.8 | 382 | +73.4% |
| 2013 | 305 | 24 | 24.8 | 207 | -21.2% |
| 2012 | 387 | 24 | 25.4 | 346 | +186.7% |
| 2011 | 135 | 4 | 42.3 | 132 | +4400% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | +200% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – |
Competitiveness Index
13.2avg 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.