Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Denmark
Denmark: Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space was 16 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Denmark, 1999–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Denmark is 16, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
That represents a change of up 14.3% on the previous year and up 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Denmark peaked at 16 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1999.
Denmark ranks 35th of 50 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | — |
| 2003 | 3 | +200.0% |
| 2008 | 4 | +33.3% |
| 2013 | 6 | +50.0% |
| 2014 | 7 | +16.7% |
| 2015 | 8 | +14.3% |
| 2016 | 9 | +12.5% |
| 2018 | 11 | +22.2% |
| 2019 | 12 | +9.1% |
| 2023 | 14 | +16.7% |
| 2025 | 16 | +14.3% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 16 is below the median for high income countries, which is 40, 40% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 16 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 25, 64% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000s | 3.5 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 2010s | 8.83 | 6 | 12 | 6 |
| 2020s | 15 | 14 | 16 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More reference data data for Denmark
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1915 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4109 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.24 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Denmark?
- Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Denmark was 16 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cumulative number of objects launched into outer space recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 16 in 2025.
- What is the lowest cumulative number of objects launched into outer space recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1999.
- How does Denmark rank for cumulative number of objects launched into outer space?
- Denmark ranks 35th out of 50 countries with data for 2025.
- Is cumulative number of objects launched into outer space rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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