Sector sport inside Spain in best condition. in 2022, the latest date for which data is available. 3.3% of total GDP from the country. world gyms He also gave jobs to more than one person. 400,000 people It was well above the European average of 1.5% to 2% of GDP. With billing 2.1 billion eurosIncreasing awareness of the benefits of living a healthy life has increased businesses and brands revolving around fitness to seize this opportunity.
The turning point occurred in 2021. Over 24% spending increase Compared to the previous year, it exceeded the levels recorded before the pandemic. Although the increase in 2022 will be moderate – 5.3% compared to 2021 – it is still ongoing a clear positive trend in industry.
North America ranks first in per capita spending. This is followed by Asia-Pacific and Europe in third place. But globally Spain positions itself as one of the leading markets for physical activity In 2022, recreational physical activity stands out as the dominant segment with a growth of 16.4%.
Spain drew with Italy
The fitness market will total €28 billion in Europe by 2022; This represents a 66% increase over the previous year. In Spain, it was at the same level as Italy with 2.1 billion euros.. England closed the year with 5 billion, Germany with 4,900 and France with 4 billion.
They were counted 4,561 gyms and 5.4 million users nationwide. This figure represented an increase of more than half a million people compared to the previous year and was touching levels recorded before the start of the pandemic. As a result, the industry’s revenue increased by over €500 million, the majority of which came from membership dues.
Fewer users and more expensive fees
The truth is that most gyms have increased their fees. Low cost has evolved since then 19 euros per monthIt goes up to around 30. Others have prices to suit every taste and usually start from 60 euros. In 2022, the number of franchises exceeded 700 and 192 million euros. HE CrossFit It was the jewel in the crown, with more than 600 official affiliate centers across the country.
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The popularity of gyms has seen significant growth in 2023. Participation of 16.5% of the populationThis represents an increase of approximately four percentage points compared to the penetration rate recorded in 2022. 40% of people aged 14 to 24 They were part of this customer. In contrast, participation from those over 54 was quite low; only 20% were registered.
It is expected to be in 2024 fitness industry keep increasing, although in a more moderate way and with fewer subscribers. Also expected a moderate increase in prices from fertilizers. And may the decline in at-home exercise continue, which is most important during the pandemic.