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 Athletes27,031
Total Contests2,388
Avg Career Length2.8 yrs
Avg Contests / Athlete4.3
Avg Field Size9.8competitors 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 | 206 | 21 | 19.4 | 61 | -60.6% |
| 2025 | 523 | 68 | 19.1 | 223 | +31.7% |
| 2024 | 397 | 39 | 25.7 | 155 | -5% |
| 2023 | 418 | 37 | 25.9 | 161 | +15.5% |
| 2022 | 362 | 39 | 19.8 | 119 | -8.8% |
| 2021 | 397 | 40 | 20.6 | 153 | -13.5% |
| 2020 | 459 | 23 | 33 | 191 | -63.5% |
| 2019 | 1,257 | 69 | 32.3 | 554 | -15.1% |
| 2018 | 1,481 | 76 | 33.7 | 636 | -46.8% |
| 2017 | 2,782 | 122 | 38.3 | 1,390 | -20.8% |
| 2016 | 3,514 | 160 | 35.8 | 1,975 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 3,545 | 149 | 39.2 | 1,981 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 3,595 | 147 | 39.9 | 2,094 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 3,493 | 153 | 38.9 | 2,015 | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 3,357 | 157 | 36.2 | 1,911 | +14.4% |
| 2011 | 2,935 | 121 | 38.5 | 1,657 | -5.4% |
| 2010 | 3,102 | 128 | 40.9 | 1,789 | +5.2% |
| 2009 | 2,950 | 121 | 40.2 | 1,678 | +12.6% |
| 2008 | 2,621 | 112 | 36.8 | 1,557 | +10.7% |
| 2007 | 2,368 | 117 | 32.6 | 1,454 | +14.6% |
| 2006 | 2,067 | 108 | 29.6 | 1,347 | +31.4% |
| 2005 | 1,573 | 97 | 25.4 | 1,012 | +16.1% |
| 2004 | 1,355 | 84 | 22.8 | 966 | +32.1% |
| 2003 | 1,026 | 75 | 19.1 | 842 | +96.2% |
| 2002 | 523 | 42 | 15.4 | 454 | +95.9% |
| 2001 | 267 | 27 | 10.7 | 242 | +360.3% |
| 2000 | 58 | 6 | 11 | 46 | -7.9% |
| 1999 | 63 | 5 | 14 | 43 | +90.9% |
| 1998 | 33 | 3 | 11.3 | 21 | -51.5% |
| 1997 | 68 | 3 | 26.7 | 47 | +119.4% |
| 1996 | 31 | 2 | 16.5 | 15 | -38% |
| 1995 | 50 | 4 | 15.3 | 27 | +2% |
| 1994 | 49 | 3 | 18 | 33 | +19.5% |
| 1993 | 41 | 3 | 17.3 | 26 | -21.2% |
| 1992 | 52 | 4 | 17.5 | 35 | +33.3% |
| 1991 | 39 | 4 | 11.3 | 31 | +105.3% |
| 1990 | 19 | 2 | 9.5 | 11 | -36.7% |
| 1989 | 30 | 5 | 8.6 | 21 | +11.1% |
| 1988 | 27 | 4 | 8.5 | 21 | +22.7% |
| 1987 | 22 | 3 | 8.7 | 16 | +57.1% |
| 1986 | 14 | 3 | 6.7 | 10 | +100% |
| 1985 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 5 | +16.7% |
| 1983 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 6 | – |
Competitiveness Index
9.8avg 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.