Italy vs South Korea: Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space
Italy
128
in 2025
South Korea
90
in 2025
Italy rank
9th
South Korea rank
12th
Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space over time
- Italy
- South Korea
How they compare
Italy currently reports 128 against 90 in South Korea, a difference of 38.
That makes Italy's figure about 1.4 times South Korea's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Italy has been ahead every year.
Italy ranks 9th and South Korea ranks 12th of 50 countries.
Italy has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Italy | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.75 | 3.5 | 8.25 | Italy |
| 2000s | 20 | 9 | 11 | Italy |
| 2010s | 34.17 | 21.83 | 12.33 | Italy |
| 2020s | 79.17 | 59 | 20.17 | Italy |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cumulative number of objects launched into outer space, Italy or South Korea?
- Italy, at 128 against 90 in South Korea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in cumulative number of objects launched into outer space between Italy and South Korea?
- 38, with Italy ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Italy and South Korea?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2025.
- How do Italy and South Korea rank globally for cumulative number of objects launched into outer space?
- Italy ranks 9th and South Korea ranks 12th 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.