France vs Russia: Yearly number of objects launched into outer space
France
25
in 2025
Russia
89
in 2025
France rank
6th
Russia rank
3rd
Yearly number of objects launched into outer space over time
- France
- Russia
How they compare
Russia currently reports 89 against 25 in France, a difference of 64.
That makes Russia's figure about 3.6 times France's.
Across all 43 years both countries report, Russia has been ahead every year.
France ranks 6th and Russia ranks 3rd of 50 countries.
Russia has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Russia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2 | 58 | 56 | Russia |
| 1970s | 2.67 | 97.5 | 94.83 | Russia |
| 1980s | 1.25 | 114.25 | 113 | Russia |
| 1990s | 2 | 52.75 | 50.75 | Russia |
| 2000s | 2.71 | 22 | 19.29 | Russia |
| 2010s | 6.22 | 25.22 | 19 | Russia |
| 2020s | 13.67 | 57.83 | 44.17 | Russia |
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 Russia?
- Russia, at 89 against 25 in France as of 2025.
- What is the difference in yearly number of objects launched into outer space between France and Russia?
- 64, with Russia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Russia?
- 43 years are reported by both, from 1965 to 2025.
- How do France and Russia rank globally for yearly number of objects launched into outer space?
- France ranks 6th and Russia ranks 3rd 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.