France vs United Kingdom: Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space
France
200
in 2025
United Kingdom
807
in 2025
France rank
6th
United Kingdom rank
4th
Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space over time
- France
- United Kingdom
How they compare
United Kingdom currently reports 807 against 200 in France, a difference of 607.
That makes United Kingdom's figure about 4.0 times France's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 29 shared years of data; in 1967 it was France ahead.
France ranks 6th and United Kingdom ranks 4th of 50 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, France averaged higher in 6 and United Kingdom in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 | 3 | 3 | France |
| 1970s | 10.33 | 8.67 | 1.67 | France |
| 1980s | 25 | 18.5 | 6.5 | France |
| 1990s | 36 | 28.75 | 7.25 | France |
| 2000s | 55 | 43.25 | 11.75 | France |
| 2010s | 101 | 77.22 | 23.78 | France |
| 2020s | 153.67 | 620 | 466.33 | United Kingdom |
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 United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom, at 807 against 200 in France as of 2025.
- What is the difference in cumulative number of objects launched into outer space between France and United Kingdom?
- 607, with United Kingdom ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and United Kingdom?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1967 to 2025.
- How do France and United Kingdom rank globally for cumulative number of objects launched into outer space?
- France ranks 6th and United Kingdom ranks 4th 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.