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 Athletes381
Total Contests223
Avg Career Length3.9 yrs
Avg Contests / Athlete7.3
Avg Field Size7.6competitors 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 | 30 | 9 | 7 | 6 | -63.9% |
| 2025 | 83 | 28 | 6.4 | 45 | +84.4% |
| 2024 | 45 | 14 | 7.4 | 9 | -25% |
| 2023 | 60 | 14 | 9.6 | 14 | +17.6% |
| 2022 | 51 | 15 | 6.6 | 14 | 0% |
| 2021 | 51 | 14 | 8.9 | 18 | +59.4% |
| 2020 | 32 | 7 | 7.6 | 8 | -54.9% |
| 2019 | 71 | 12 | 10.9 | 26 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 70 | 13 | 11.1 | 18 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 71 | 11 | 11.3 | 22 | +18.3% |
| 2016 | 60 | 12 | 9.7 | 20 | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 58 | 10 | 9.8 | 23 | -13.4% |
| 2014 | 67 | 8 | 12 | 34 | +28.8% |
| 2013 | 52 | 8 | 11.9 | 27 | -20% |
| 2012 | 65 | 12 | 11.8 | 51 | +195.5% |
| 2011 | 22 | 3 | 7.7 | 20 | +2100% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | -75% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +100% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | -33.3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +50% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | -50% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +33.3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2 | 1.5 | 1 | -25% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | -33.3% |
| 1998 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 6 | +100% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | -40% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2 | 2.5 | 3 | -28.6% |
| 1995 | 7 | 2 | 3.5 | 6 | +600% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – |
Competitiveness Index
7.6avg 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.