France vs Germany: Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space
France
200
in 2025
Germany
158
in 2025
France rank
6th
Germany rank
8th
Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space over time
- France
- Germany
How they compare
France currently reports 200 against 158 in Germany, a difference of 42.
That makes France's figure about 1.3 times Germany's.
Across all 34 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
France ranks 6th and Germany ranks 8th of 50 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 | 5.25 | 7.75 | France |
| 1980s | 25 | 13 | 12 | France |
| 1990s | 36.5 | 24.62 | 11.88 | France |
| 2000s | 54.17 | 48 | 6.17 | France |
| 2010s | 102.38 | 74.88 | 27.5 | France |
| 2020s | 153.67 | 126.83 | 26.83 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cumulative number of objects launched into outer space, France or Germany?
- France, at 200 against 158 in Germany as of 2025.
- What is the difference in cumulative number of objects launched into outer space between France and Germany?
- 42, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do France and Germany rank globally for cumulative number of objects launched into outer space?
- France ranks 6th and Germany ranks 8th 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.