South Korea vs Luxembourg: Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space
South Korea
90
in 2025
Luxembourg
109
in 2025
South Korea rank
12th
Luxembourg rank
11th
Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space over time
- South Korea
- Luxembourg
How they compare
Luxembourg currently reports 109 against 90 in South Korea, a difference of 19.
That makes Luxembourg's figure about 1.2 times South Korea's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 15 shared years of data; in 1993 it was Luxembourg ahead.
South Korea ranks 12th and Luxembourg ranks 11th of 50 countries.
Luxembourg has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Luxembourg | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4 | 5.75 | 1.75 | Luxembourg |
| 2000s | 11 | 15 | 4 | Luxembourg |
| 2010s | 21 | 25.25 | 4.25 | Luxembourg |
| 2020s | 59 | 78.33 | 19.33 | Luxembourg |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cumulative number of objects launched into outer space, South Korea or Luxembourg?
- Luxembourg, at 109 against 90 in South Korea as of 2025.
- What is the difference in cumulative number of objects launched into outer space between South Korea and Luxembourg?
- 19, with Luxembourg ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Luxembourg?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Luxembourg rank globally for cumulative number of objects launched into outer space?
- South Korea ranks 12th and Luxembourg ranks 11th 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.