IHRSA Releases 2015 Global Report
Posted: June 3, 2015 in IHRSA
The IHRSA 2015 Global Report
BOSTON, MA – The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) released The 2015 IHRSA Global Report: The State of the Health Club Industry. A perennial IHRSA bestseller, the report provides a comprehensive overview of the health club industry worldwide, which in 2014 totaled $84 billion in revenue as more than 180,000 clubs attracted 144.7 million members.
“The IHRSA Global Report offers the most comprehensive overview of health club markets worldwide, providing topline statistics on nearly 70 markets,” said Jay Ablondi, IHRSA’s executive vice president of global products. “Leading markets continue to post strong performance indicators, while emerging markets are poised for growth.”
The top 10 markets account for nearly three out of four members worldwide, led by the U.S., which has 54 million members, up from 52.9 million in 2013. Germany and the UK are second and third with 9.1 million and 8.3 million members, respectively. Brazil, the leading fitness market in Latin America, is home to nearly eight million members, fourth worldwide. These four markets are also among the top 10 worldwide in revenue with the U.S. ranking first ($24.2 billion), UK second ($6.7 billion), Germany third ($6.2 billion), and Brazil ninth ($2.4 billion).
Health club performance is also robust in the Asia-Pacific. Thirteen markets in the region attract 17 million members (excluding the Middle East). However, there is room for growth as the average member penetration rate in the Asia-Pacific is just 3.8%. Larger cities in Asia, including Beijing, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta, are home to maturing industries, while future growth is anticipated in growing cities across the continent.
“For any club operator, investor, or analyst looking to understand the size and scope of the health club industry, The IHRSA Global Report is a must-have reference,” said Melissa Rodriguez, IHRSA’s senior research manager. “Along with the most up-to-date industry statistics, readers will have access to insights from market leaders and year-end achievements of high-performing club companies across the globe.”
The report is divided into four sections:
- The “Industry Overview” section details the industry’s performance in 2014, along with analysis and insights from industry experts and leading club operators.
- The “Industry Research” section includes data on revenue, number of facilities and number of club members, and highlights the top ten global markets in these categories. Markets are also ranked by region. For the U.S. market, there is a breakdown of data for the number of health clubs by state, and club consumer insights into why Americans join, stay members of, and leave health clubs.
- The “Company Profiles” section highlights nearly 400 leading health club companies from around the world.
- The “Supplier Profiles” section features fitness equipment manufacturers and suppliers, whose innovative products and services help club operators to be more profitable.
The 2015 IHRSA Global Report is available at www.ihrsa.org/ihrsa-global-report in print or as a PDF to IHRSA members ($74.95) and non-members ($149.95).
