France vs Germany: Yearly number of objects launched into outer space
France
25
in 2025
Germany
20
in 2025
France rank
6th
Germany rank
8th
Yearly number of objects launched into outer space over time
- France
- Germany
How they compare
France currently reports 25 against 20 in Germany, a difference of 5.
That makes France's figure about 1.2 times Germany's.
The two have swapped places 12 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1970 it was France ahead.
France ranks 6th and Germany ranks 8th of 50 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, France averaged higher in 5 and Germany in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Germany | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3 | 2 | 1 | France |
| 1980s | 1.5 | 1 | 0.5 | France |
| 1990s | 2 | 1.62 | 0.375 | France |
| 2000s | 2 | 3.5 | 1.5 | Germany |
| 2010s | 4.62 | 4.5 | 0.125 | France |
| 2020s | 13.67 | 10.17 | 3.5 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher yearly number of objects launched into outer space, France or Germany?
- France, at 25 against 20 in Germany as of 2025.
- What is the difference in yearly number of objects launched into outer space between France and Germany?
- 5, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do France and Germany rank globally for yearly number of objects launched into outer space?
- France ranks 6th and Germany ranks 8th of 50 countries.
- 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.