Belgium vs United Arab Emirates: Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space
Belgium
44
in 2025
United Arab Emirates
36
in 2025
Belgium rank
20th
United Arab Emirates rank
22nd
Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space over time
- Belgium
- United Arab Emirates
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 44 against 36 in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 8.
That makes Belgium's figure about 1.2 times United Arab Emirates's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 20th and United Arab Emirates ranks 22nd of 50 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | United Arab Emirates | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 32 | 8 | 24 | Belgium |
| 2020s | 39.4 | 22.2 | 17.2 | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cumulative number of objects launched into outer space, Belgium or United Arab Emirates?
- Belgium, at 44 against 36 in United Arab Emirates as of 2025.
- What is the difference in cumulative number of objects launched into outer space between Belgium and United Arab Emirates?
- 8, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and United Arab Emirates?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2025.
- How do Belgium and United Arab Emirates rank globally for cumulative number of objects launched into outer space?
- Belgium ranks 20th and United Arab Emirates ranks 22nd of 50 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.