South Korea vs Spain: Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space
South Korea
90
in 2025
Spain
86
in 2025
South Korea rank
12th
Spain rank
13th
Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space over time
- South Korea
- Spain
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 90 against 86 in Spain, a difference of 4.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 16 shared years of data; in 1992 it was Spain ahead.
South Korea ranks 12th and Spain ranks 13th of 50 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Korea averaged higher in 3 and Spain in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2 | 3 | 1 | Spain |
| 2000s | 10 | 8.5 | 1.5 | South Korea |
| 2010s | 22 | 16.2 | 5.8 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 59 | 53.5 | 5.5 | South Korea |
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 Spain?
- South Korea, at 90 against 86 in Spain as of 2025.
- What is the difference in cumulative number of objects launched into outer space between South Korea and Spain?
- 4, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Spain?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2025.
- How do South Korea and Spain rank globally for cumulative number of objects launched into outer space?
- South Korea ranks 12th and Spain ranks 13th 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.