EUMETSAT vs Russia: Yearly number of objects launched into outer space
EUMETSAT
2
in 2025
Russia
89
in 2025
EUMETSAT rank
1st
Russia rank
3rd
Yearly number of objects launched into outer space over time
- EUMETSAT
- Russia
How they compare
Russia currently reports 89 against 2 in EUMETSAT, a difference of 87.
That makes Russia's figure about 44.5 times EUMETSAT's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Russia has been ahead every year.
EUMETSAT ranks 1st and Russia ranks 3rd of 2 groups.
Russia has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | EUMETSAT | Russia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1 | 99 | 98 | Russia |
| 1990s | 1 | 56.67 | 55.67 | Russia |
| 2000s | 1.33 | 18 | 16.67 | Russia |
| 2010s | 1.33 | 24.33 | 23 | Russia |
| 2020s | 1.5 | 69.5 | 68 | Russia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher yearly number of objects launched into outer space, EUMETSAT or Russia?
- Russia, at 89 against 2 in EUMETSAT as of 2025.
- What is the difference in yearly number of objects launched into outer space between EUMETSAT and Russia?
- 87, with Russia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for EUMETSAT and Russia?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2025.
- How do EUMETSAT and Russia rank globally for yearly number of objects launched into outer space?
- EUMETSAT ranks 1st and Russia ranks 3rd of 2 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Yearly number of objects launched into outer space. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.