Number of health and fitness clubs in Europe 2009-2023
The number of gyms and health clubs in Europe has generally been on the increase since 2009. While there was a slight dip in the number of establishments in 2020 as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the number of gyms in Europe increased again in 2023, reaching an all-time high of 64,970.
Who is the largest fitness club operator in Europe?
Gym and health club memberships in Europe have consistently grown over the past decade, reaching an all-time high of nearly 68 million in 2023. Among the top fitness club operators in Europe, Basic-Fit led the market with over 1,300 locations in 2022, followed by Pure Gym and clever fit. By the end of 2023, France had become Basic-Fit’s largest market with over 700 locations, followed by the Netherlands with 238 and Belgium with 222.
How much revenue does Basic-Fit generate?
As one of Europe’s leading fitness club operators, the Dutch company Basic-Fit generated an estimated revenue of one billion euros in 2023, marking significant growth of approximately 74 percent since 2016. Membership at Basic-Fit gyms across Europe also peaked in 2023, reaching around 3.8 million members, a number that steadily increased over recent years. Additionally, this growth also aligned with the company’s steady expansion, with about 773 new Basic-Fit locations opening since 2016.
