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 Athletes4,180
Total Contests801
Avg Career Length2.7 yrs
Avg Contests / Athlete4.8
Avg Field Size9.2competitors 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 | 101 | 13 | 16.2 | 26 | -58.8% |
| 2025 | 245 | 35 | 14.1 | 82 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | 238 | 27 | 20.9 | 88 | -7.4% |
| 2023 | 257 | 24 | 20.8 | 88 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 254 | 26 | 21.3 | 95 | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 261 | 26 | 19.2 | 70 | +18.6% |
| 2020 | 220 | 25 | 17.4 | 77 | -59.1% |
| 2019 | 538 | 53 | 18.5 | 224 | -10.9% |
| 2018 | 604 | 64 | 17.4 | 256 | -33.5% |
| 2017 | 908 | 97 | 16.8 | 430 | -19.9% |
| 2016 | 1,133 | 127 | 15.3 | 657 | +17.9% |
| 2015 | 961 | 97 | 17.7 | 587 | +16.9% |
| 2014 | 822 | 76 | 18.3 | 484 | +27.4% |
| 2013 | 645 | 62 | 17.5 | 454 | +51.4% |
| 2012 | 426 | 41 | 18 | 343 | +115.2% |
| 2011 | 198 | 6 | 42.3 | 198 | +19700% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -95% |
| 2009 | 20 | 1 | 20 | 20 | – |
Competitiveness Index
9.2avg 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.