EUMETSAT vs Russia: Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space
EUMETSAT
15
in 2025
Russia
3,914
in 2025
EUMETSAT rank
1st
Russia rank
2nd
Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space over time
- EUMETSAT
- Russia
How they compare
Russia currently reports 3,914 against 15 in EUMETSAT, a difference of 3,899.
That makes Russia's figure about 260.9 times EUMETSAT's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Russia has been ahead every year.
EUMETSAT ranks 1st and Russia ranks 2nd of 2 groups.
Russia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | EUMETSAT | Russia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1 | 2,582 | 2,581 | Russia |
| 1990s | 3 | 2,904 | 2,901 | Russia |
| 2000s | 7 | 3,213 | 3,206 | Russia |
| 2010s | 11 | 3,465 | 3,454 | Russia |
| 2020s | 14 | 3,788 | 3,774 | Russia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cumulative number of objects launched into outer space, EUMETSAT or Russia?
- Russia, at 3,914 against 15 in EUMETSAT as of 2025.
- What is the difference in cumulative number of objects launched into outer space between EUMETSAT and Russia?
- 3,899, with Russia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for EUMETSAT and Russia?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2025.
- How do EUMETSAT and Russia rank globally for cumulative number of objects launched into outer space?
- EUMETSAT ranks 1st and Russia ranks 2nd of 2 groups.
- 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.