Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in France
France: Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space was 200 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in France, 1965–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in France stood at 200. That is the highest value across all 43 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.3% on the previous year and up 90.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in France peaked at 200 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 3, in 1965.
That places France 6th out of 50 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
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 France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 3 | — |
| 1966 | 4 | +33.3% |
| 1967 | 6 | +50.0% |
| 1970 | 8 | +33.3% |
| 1971 | 10 | +25.0% |
| 1972 | 11 | +10.0% |
| 1974 | 13 | +18.2% |
| 1975 | 20 | +53.8% |
| 1977 | 22 | +10.0% |
| 1984 | 23 | +4.5% |
| 1985 | 24 | +4.3% |
| 1986 | 25 | +4.2% |
| 1988 | 27 | +8.0% |
| 1990 | 29 | +7.4% |
| 1991 | 31 | +6.9% |
| 1992 | 33 | +6.5% |
| 1993 | 36 | +9.1% |
| 1995 | 39 | +8.3% |
| 1996 | 40 | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 41 | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 43 | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 44 | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 47 | +6.8% |
| 2004 | 54 | +14.9% |
| 2005 | 55 | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 58 | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 59 | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 62 | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 71 | +14.5% |
| 2011 | 90 | +26.8% |
| 2012 | 95 | +5.6% |
| 2013 | 103 | +8.4% |
| 2014 | 105 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 107 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 109 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 111 | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 118 | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 122 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | 131 | +7.4% |
| 2022 | 141 | +7.6% |
| 2023 | 153 | +8.5% |
| 2024 | 175 | +14.4% |
| 2025 | 200 | +14.3% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 200 is above the median for high income countries, which is 40, 5.0× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- France's 200 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 25, 8.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | +53.8% | 13 | 20 |
| 1967 | +50.0% | 4 | 6 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.33 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 1970s | 14 | 8 | 22 | 6 |
| 1980s | 24.75 | 23 | 27 | 4 |
| 1990s | 36.5 | 29 | 43 | 8 |
| 2000s | 54.14 | 44 | 62 | 7 |
| 2010s | 101 | 71 | 118 | 9 |
| 2020s | 153.67 | 122 | 200 | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in France?
- Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in France was 200 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cumulative number of objects launched into outer space recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 200 in 2025.
- What is the lowest cumulative number of objects launched into outer space recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 in 1965.
- How does France rank for cumulative number of objects launched into outer space?
- France ranks 6th out of 50 countries with data for 2025.
- Is cumulative number of objects launched into outer space rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 90.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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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