If you’re looking for gym and health club market statistics, then you’re in the right place. Every year, we publish an annual fitness industry report packed with the latest data and insights. It reveals revenue numbers, market share, top trends, growth segments, and much more. So, what’s the state of the industry right now?
This article outlines the latest gym industry statistics, including market size, growth, and trends (taken from our full market research report).
- Gym Market Overview
- Top Gym Chains & Fitness Clubs
- Gym Member & Consumer Data
- Market Analysis & Predictions
- 2025 Research Report
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Gym Market Overview
After a challenging few years for the gym industry, the market is finally recovering. Here’s an overview of the latest market size and growth statistics…
- The gym market is estimated to be worth $102.2bn in 2025. [Wellness Creative Co]
- The gym and health club industry is growing at +7.5% per year. [Wellness Creative Co]
- There are approximately 200,000 gyms and health clubs globally. [Health & Fitness Association]
- The USA has the most gyms (55,294), followed by Brazil (29,525). [Health & Fitness Association]
- There are over 7000 gyms in the UK and the market value is just over £1.8bn. [Leisure Database & Statista]
- The U.S. gym industry lost $20.4bn in 2020 and 25% of clubs closed as a result. [Health & Fitness Association]
- The market was worth $96.7bn at its previous peak in 2019 and grew every year from 2008 to 2019. [Wellness Creative Co.]
Links to all the data sources are listed at the bottom of this article.
Health & Fitness Club Market Share
Leading gym chains like 24 Hour Fitness and Anytime Fitness have the largest share of the market. Multi-site operators account for the majority of facilities globally. Unsurprisingly, they also generate the most revenue.
All of the following statistics are sourced from our Fitness Industry Report…
- By revenue, the three largest gym chains globally are 24 Hour Fitness, Invited (formerly Club Corp), and Konami.
- 24-Hour Fitness generated $2.4bn in revenue last financial year.
- Market share in the US is dominated by 24-Hour Fitness, Invited, Anytime Fitness, Lifetime Fitness, and Planet Fitness.
- In terms of franchised gym chains, Anytime Fitness and Planet Fitness are the largest globally.
- Anytime and Planet Fitness also have the most locations of all the gym chains (franchised or not), with 5200 and 2500, respectively.
- Pure Gym, Virgin, and David Lloyd dominate gym market share in the UK.
- Planet Fitness has the most members of any gym chain with over 18,000,000 around the world!
Get more detailed info… In this guide to the biggest gym chains globally (by revenue, location, and membership numbers).
Gym Member & Fitness Consumer Insights
Understanding your consumers is vital for business success. Gym membership data can inform your business planning, marketing strategy, and financial forecasting. Insights into consumer fitness habits and preferences will help you stay ahead of the trends and tap into opportunities quickly.
The following stats about gym goers will help you understand the market and consumers…
- One gym member is worth an average of $517 to a facility each year.
- Over 1 in 5 Americans belong to at least one U.S. health club or studio.
- There were 64.2 US million gym members in 2019, up 2.7% from 62.5 million in 2018.
- Gym attendance statistics show that these 62.5 million health club members use a club or studio for an average of 104 days a year.
- There are also 9 million non-members who attend a club or studio for an average of 24 days a year.
- Between 2008 and 2018, membership grew by 37.1%, while the total number of club-goers increased by 34%.
- UK gym membership statistics reveal that there are more than 10 million gym members nationwide.
- The average price of a UK gym membership is £44.92 and US membership is $55.
- The UK penetration rate is 15.1% which equates to 1 in every 7 people being a member of a gym.
>> Check out this article for even more stats on gym memberships and consumer insights. <<
This data shows that there’s plenty of potential for further growth. Exercise statistics from the World Health Organisation show that 28% of the world’s adults (1.4 billion people) are insufficiently active. Gyms need to work on convincing more of the population to begin attending their facilities.
If the UK increased its gym attendees from 15% to 20% (in line with US penetration rates), then this would equate to 3.3 million more people exercising regularly. The beneficial implications for public health, vast reductions in NHS costs, and increases in gym revenue are huge.
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Gym Market Analysis & Predictions
These gym industry data points show a healthy demand for fitness clubs and training services, which suggests continued growth for the foreseeable future.
At the macro level, interest in health and fitness is growing. Cardiovascular disease and obesity levels are increasing, so demand for gym services and fitness training is rising too. An aging global population and interest in fitness trends like longevity are also creating opportunities for gyms to serve the active aging market.
After the devastating events of 2020, things are truly looking up for the gym sector. It’s now forecast to recover fully in 2025, exceeding its previous revenue peak from 2019. This is really exciting news and signals a new era of expansion for the fitness club industry.
But no market analysis would be complete without a worst-case scenario… The risk of a global recession continues to loom, which could significantly impact health clubs and fitness centres.
During the recession of 2008, the gym industry did not fare well. As people’s disposable income decreased, gym memberships were one of the first things to get cut from household budgets.
This led to an overall decrease in market revenue – contraction instead of growth. So, it’s important to identify how your business could withstand a recession given the potential of this occurring in 2025.
Learn more about the risks and opportunities with this SWOT analysis of the fitness industry.
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2026 Gym Market Research Report
This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date gym market research report available. It covers the topic in much more depth and includes gym industry analysis for health clubs, fitness studios, and product manufacturers, too.
Use it for business planning, competitor analysis, expansion strategy, or startup research. For B2B companies that want to sell to gyms and fitness clubs, it’ll help you assess the market size. The in-depth report includes;
- Gym industry revenue, growth & future outlook
- Number of gyms, members & retention statistics
- Broader fitness industry revenue & growth by market segment
- Online & virtual fitness market developments
- Financial information for the largest club operators globally
- Biggest & fastest growing fitness franchises
- Insights into the boutique fitness studio & personal training segments
- Latest industry trends & how to capitalise on them
- Growth markets, segments & audiences
- Data on fitness trackers, apps & gym equipment segments
- Outlook & evidence-based predictions for the future of the industry
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Unlike other reports, you get extended access to the 2026 edition, including any updates that are made as new industry data becomes available.
The most comprehensive & up-to-date report on the fitness industry available. Includes revenue, growth, future outlook plus much more.
Note: Data is correct at the time of publishing, but it’s important to do your own local research when making business decisions. Sources include:
