Global Swimming Pool Market Size By Type (Fiberglass Pool, Concrete Pool), By Application (Residential Pools, Commercial Pools), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Swimming Pool Market Size And Forecast

Swimming Pool Market size was valued at USD 3.26 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 6.40 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 1.93% from 2026 to 2032.

The rise in demand for recreational activities is one of the main factors driving the market's growth. The Global Swimming Pool Market is growing due to customers' changing needs who want more lifestyle amenities in their homes, hotels, and resorts. Another major area is health and wellness centers, where natural healing and traditional medication processes involve the use of swimming pools. Although the Covid pandemic has made people wary of community swimming pools due to hygiene issues, it has resulted in the increased adoption of private pools. The Global Swimming Pool Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Swimming Pool Market Definition

A specific space designed to hold water in large quantities and be used for swimming and other leisure activities is called a Swimming Pool. Sometimes it is also called a Swimming Bath. A Swimming Pool can be seen as a business unit with a design that needs to be constructed and has all its components maintained in residential and commercial sectors. Most swimming pools are concrete, stone, metal, or plastic. Some also use fiberglass and polyurethane foam. Depending on its purpose, it can be rectangular with uniform depth or have stepped depth with customized designs. A particular category exists for children called children's pools or paddling pools.

These pools have very shallow depth and feature guardrails for holding. Pools can be in-ground or made on higher floors like infinity pools on luxury hotel rooftops. Large-scale swimming pools and various adventure activities can be seen in Water Parks or Cruise Ships. Apart from these, Swimming Pools of multiple shapes are found in educational and sports training institutes with Olympic-size pools designed especially for athletes. They are also a part of relaxation and wellness centers, where it is used as spa baths, hydrotherapy, and hot baths. These pools also have heating technology, making the water warm. Another niche area would be training pools for scuba divers, military personnel, and lifeguards and test-bed pools for testing models of dams and bridges for civil engineering design and studies.

Global Swimming Pool Market Overview

The primary driver for the construction of Swimming Pools is the rising demand for residential projects worldwide. As the residential construction market recovers, the need for new modern residential units with lucrative amenities increases resulting in the growth of the Swimming Pool Market. Customers and property buyers desire amenities in their property, and a swimming pool is a very attractive proposition that draws a lot of attraction. Hence, property developers always include a pool in their plans. The rising income and economic independence among people have resulted in high demand for special amenities, influencing builders to include swimming pools and recreational facilities in residential complexes.

The rapid development of luxury bungalows and villas in many countries has further increased the demand for private swimming pools. Another primary driver is tourism and adventure activities. Global tourism is growing yearly, and travelers prefer recreational amenities during their stay. Hence, hotels and resorts are investing in swimming pools and other facilities. The inclusion of Spas and wellness centers in resorts have further helped raise the demand for pools. Tourists prefer to pay more for wellness-inspired resorts with an organic and natural feel. These resorts have unique pools to pamper through herbal spas and hydrotherapy.

Recently the trend has been to have massive pools onboard cruise ships with water sporting activities. The cruise industry is a big market for the Swimming Pool business. However, the pandemic has proved to be a major restraint in the Swimming Pool Market. Lack of outdoor activity during the global lockdown periods has resulted in a lack of sales. Budget cuts by hotels and resorts due to decreased tourism also affected the Swimming Pool Market. There was a further threat of spreading the virus and other diseases in common areas, and thus people avoided community swimming pools.

The cruise ship industry was also shut down due to the pandemic. Overall, the past two years have proved difficult for the Swimming Pool industry. Growing customer demand for swimming pools in residential properties, especially in the North American market, is a major reason for the increased sales forecast. The rise in global tourism and wellness travels has resulted in hotels and resorts investing in swimming pools within their facilities. Apart from this, there is a solid forecasted growth from India, China, and LAMEA region, as economies grow stronger and more people can afford to spend more on luxuries. Overall, there is a scope of moderate to high growth in the Swimming Pool Market worldwide.

Global Swimming Pool Market: Segmentation Analysis

The Global Swimming Pool Market is Segmented on the basis of Type, Application, And Geography.

Swimming Pool Market, By Type

• Fiberglass Pool
• Concrete Pool
• Vinyl Liner Pool

Based on Type, The market is bifurcated into Fiberglass Pool, Concrete Pool, And Vinyl Liner Pool. The Concrete Pool segment accounts for the largest share of the Global Swimming Pool Market. Concrete Swimming pools are the most popular pool used in residential and commercial properties. They are also known as Gunite or Shotcrete pools, as during its construction, wet concrete is pumped via a hose onto the steel-reinforced walls of the pool. The benefit of concrete is that it can be formed to any specific size and shape with total customization ability. Compared to other types, such as vinyl or fiberglass, concrete is tougher and more durable, hence the best type for in-ground pools. Further, existing concrete pools can be later remodeled, refurbished, or upgraded.

Swimming Pool Market, By Application

• Residential Pools
• Commercial Pools
• Public Swimming Pools

Based on Application, The market is bifurcated into Residential Pools, Commercial Pools, Public Swimming Pools. Residential Pools holds the largest share of the Global Swimming Pool Market. The demand for residential pools stems from the need of homeowners and buyers who want to use them for relaxation, leisure activities, or to make their property more attractive. Due to the rise in income levels, more people can afford premium residential properties. Because of the demand, real estate developers include pools in their property plans. It turns out that a property with an attached private pool can increase its valuation and make it more lucrative to the buyer. Also, the desire to relax and have a private fun time with family and friends makes these pools so popular.

Swimming Pool Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the World

Based on Geography, The Global Swimming Pool Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. North America accounts for the largest share of the Global Swimming Pool Market. North America accounts for the largest market globally, as buyers there have more spending power and can afford large private pools in their properties. Also, the Americans prefer bungalow-style housing over apartments, which provide more space for setting up a pool.

• The people also like to stay in premium resorts and hotels during their travels, resulting in increased demand for pools in the commercial or public sectors. Furthermore, the cruise ship industry in North America is strong, with major global cruise shipping companies located in the USA. Water parks and other adventure facilities are also more common in North America. Hence, the swimming pool industry has a good market and demand there.

Key Players

The "Global Swimming Pool Market" study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Cody Pools, Presidential Pools and Spas, Compass Ceramic Pools UK, Concord Pools and Spas, Riverbend Sandler, Albixon, All Seasons Pools, Blue Haven, Jetform Swimming Pools, Morehead Pools, Premier Pools and Spas, And Alba Pools. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• In 2022, Concord Pools and Spas, one of the US's largest swimming pool designing and construction firms, surpassed USD 20 Billion in revenue and added two new business lines within the pool maintenance and servicing sector.
• In 2021, Riverbend Sandler Pools announced the acquisition of Pulliam Pools, a Texas-based pool construction, remodeling, and repair services firm.
• In 2020, Kalahari Resorts in Round Rock inaugurated their new resort and convention center, where Cody Pools Inc. has built close to 20 swimming pools and an indoor waterpark for adventure activities.