Only 1.1% of US adults used a gym or fitness facility in 2021, even as monthly membership pricing averaged US$58.11 in 2023. Among people who do attend, 19.7% report paying for a gym membership. The latest signals also point to fast category growth, with connected fitness devices reaching 122 million units shipped in 2023 and global boutique fitness forecast to grow at a 19.6% CAGR from 2024 to 2032.
Key Takeaways
- 1.1% of US adults used a gym or fitness facility in 2021 (latest pre-pandemic/early-post data point in the reporting cited by the source)
- 19.7% of gym-goers in the US report paying for a gym membership in 2022 (as reported in the source’s survey results)
- In a 2023 survey, 67% of gym members reported increased motivation when gyms provided mobile apps and booking features (survey result in source)
- $34.0 billion global market size for health club services in 2023, projected to reach $58.2 billion by 2030
- $2.5 billion global market size for indoor tanning equipment in 2023, projected to reach $3.2 billion by 2030
- 19.6% CAGR for the global boutique fitness market from 2024 to 2032 (forecast included by the source)
- Gympass (by executive usage data cited) reports that 1+ million employees worldwide use its platform (platform scale figure)
- Global obesity prevalence among adults was estimated at 17% in 2022 (WHO Global Health Observatory / WHO fact sheet).
- 23% of gym members report they cancel memberships due to cost increases (survey figure in source)
- In the US, the average price of a gym membership was US$ 58.11 per month in 2023 (as reported by the source)
- US inflation rate for consumer services (including leisure) peaked at 7.6% in 2022 (BLS/CPI-O for services measure cited by the source)
- IHRSA estimates average club size (members) at 3,000+ for mid-market clubs in 2023 (benchmark figure in report tables)
Gym and fitness demand is growing globally despite rising costs, with boutique fitness surging and more members seeking apps.
Related reading
01 · Category
User Adoption5 stats
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1.1% of US adults used a gym or fitness facility in 2021 (latest pre-pandemic/early-post data point in the reporting cited by the source)
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19.7% of gym-goers in the US report paying for a gym membership in 2022 (as reported in the source’s survey results)
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In a 2023 survey, 67% of gym members reported increased motivation when gyms provided mobile apps and booking features (survey result in source)
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Women represent 53% of gym-goers in the US (survey share in source)
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Gen Z accounts for 20% of gym users in the US (survey share in source)
Interpretation
User Adoption Interpretation
User adoption in club and fitness facilities remains relatively niche, with only 1.1% of US adults using a gym or fitness facility in 2021, yet gym membership and engagement indicators are strong, since 19.7% of gym goers pay for memberships in 2022 and 67% of members say mobile apps and booking features boost their motivation in 2023.
02 · Category
Market Size10 stats
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$34.0 billion global market size for health club services in 2023, projected to reach $58.2 billion by 2030
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$2.5 billion global market size for indoor tanning equipment in 2023, projected to reach $3.2 billion by 2030
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19.6% CAGR for the global boutique fitness market from 2024 to 2032 (forecast included by the source)
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US Census Bureau data show 7,300 health club and fitness center establishments (NAICS 713940) for a selected reference month/year in the source table
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The fitness industry in the US employed 1,740,000 workers in 2022 (BLS employment for fitness centers)
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U.S. Census Bureau Retail Trade data show that fitness and recreational sports services accounted for US$ 14.9 billion in sales in 2023 (classified category in source table)
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The global gym equipment market revenue was US$ 12.7 billion in 2023 (preparation for club operators’ capex planning in source)
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Worldwide connected fitness devices shipments reached 122 million units in 2023 (forecast/estimate figure in the source)
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Germany recorded 9,600 health and fitness centers in 2022 (as reported by the source’s business registry statistics)
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In the US, employment in fitness and recreational sports centers (NAICS 713940) grew by 6.1% from 2021 to 2022 (BLS/industry employment trend referenced in source)
Interpretation
Market Size Interpretation
The market size picture for clubs is strongly expanding, with global health club services rising from $34.0 billion in 2023 to a projected $58.2 billion by 2030, alongside rapid growth signals like a 19.6% CAGR for the boutique fitness market from 2024 to 2032.
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Industry Trends2 stats
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Gympass (by executive usage data cited) reports that 1+ million employees worldwide use its platform (platform scale figure)
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Global obesity prevalence among adults was estimated at 17% in 2022 (WHO Global Health Observatory / WHO fact sheet).
Interpretation
Industry Trends Interpretation
Industry Trends in the club sector show how demand is being shaped by both scale and need, with Gympass reporting that 1+ million employees worldwide use its platform alongside the fact that 17% of adults are obese globally in 2022, pointing to a growing, health-driven motivation for club and fitness access.
04 · Category
Cost Analysis5 stats
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23% of gym members report they cancel memberships due to cost increases (survey figure in source)
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In the US, the average price of a gym membership was US$ 58.11per month in 2023 (as reported by the source)
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US inflation rate for consumer services (including leisure) peaked at 7.6% in 2022 (BLS/CPI-O for services measure cited by the source)
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Energy prices increased by 46% in the UK between 2021 and 2022 as measured by UK CPI energy indices, affecting club operating costs (ONS CPI series discussed)
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2023 average monthly gym membership cost in Canada was CAD 64.99 per month (source dataset).
Interpretation
Cost Analysis Interpretation
Cost pressures are clearly reshaping demand and club expenses, with 23% of gym members citing cost increases as the reason for cancellations while membership pricing sits around US$58.11 per month in the US and CAD 64.99 per month in Canada, alongside a peak 7.6% inflation rate for consumer services in 2022 and a 46% jump in UK energy prices from 2021 to 2022.
05 · Category
Performance Metrics1 stats
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IHRSA estimates average club size (members) at 3,000+ for mid-market clubs in 2023 (benchmark figure in report tables)
Interpretation
Performance Metrics Interpretation
In performance metrics terms, IHRSA’s 2023 benchmark suggests mid-market clubs are averaging 3,000+ members, reinforcing that sustained club performance is tied to maintaining scale.
report visual · Comparison
Club Industry Snapshot: Who Joins and What They Pay For
Industry participation and member economics show clear differences across adoption, payment, and demographic composition.
Women represent 53% of gym-goers in the US (survey share in source)53%
Gen Z accounts for 20% of gym users in the US (survey share in source)
20%
19.7% of gym-goers in the US report paying for a gym membership in 2022 (as reported in the source’s survey results)
19.7%
1.1% of US adults used a gym or fitness facility in 2021 (latest pre-pandemic/early-post data point in the reporting cit
1.1%
source-verifiedcdc.gov · statista.com2022
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Sources & references
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