Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Germany
Germany: Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space was 158 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Germany, 1969–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Germany is 158, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 43 years on record.
That represents a change of up 14.5% on the previous year and up 122.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Germany peaked at 158 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1969.
Germany ranks 8th of 50 countries on this measure, 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 Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 1 | — |
| 1970 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 1972 | 3 | +50.0% |
| 1974 | 7 | +133.3% |
| 1975 | 9 | +28.6% |
| 1976 | 10 | +11.1% |
| 1983 | 11 | +10.0% |
| 1984 | 12 | +9.1% |
| 1987 | 13 | +8.3% |
| 1988 | 14 | +7.7% |
| 1989 | 16 | +14.3% |
| 1990 | 18 | +12.5% |
| 1991 | 19 | +5.6% |
| 1992 | 20 | +5.3% |
| 1993 | 21 | +5.0% |
| 1994 | 24 | +14.3% |
| 1995 | 26 | +8.3% |
| 1996 | 27 | +3.8% |
| 1997 | 29 | +7.4% |
| 1998 | 32 | +10.3% |
| 1999 | 34 | +6.2% |
| 2000 | 37 | +8.8% |
| 2001 | 38 | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 43 | +13.2% |
| 2005 | 44 | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 45 | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 48 | +6.7% |
| 2008 | 57 | +18.8% |
| 2009 | 61 | +7.0% |
| 2010 | 63 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 64 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 70 | +9.4% |
| 2014 | 71 | +1.4% |
| 2016 | 73 | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 75 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 86 | +14.7% |
| 2019 | 97 | +12.8% |
| 2020 | 102 | +5.2% |
| 2021 | 111 | +8.8% |
| 2022 | 121 | +9.0% |
| 2023 | 131 | +8.3% |
| 2024 | 138 | +5.3% |
| 2025 | 158 | +14.5% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 158 is above the median for high income countries, which is 40, 4.0× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Germany's 158 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 25, 6.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Germany 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +133.3% | 3 | 7 |
| 1970 | +100.0% | 1 | 2 |
| 1972 | +50.0% | 2 | 3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970s | 6.2 | 2 | 10 | 5 |
| 1980s | 13.2 | 11 | 16 | 5 |
| 1990s | 25 | 18 | 34 | 10 |
| 2000s | 46.62 | 37 | 61 | 8 |
| 2010s | 74.88 | 63 | 97 | 8 |
| 2020s | 126.83 | 102 | 158 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More reference data data for Germany
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 16.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 15.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 80.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.56 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Germany?
- Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Germany was 158 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cumulative number of objects launched into outer space recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 158 in 2025.
- What is the lowest cumulative number of objects launched into outer space recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1969.
- How does Germany rank for cumulative number of objects launched into outer space?
- Germany ranks 8th out of 50 countries with data for 2025.
- Is cumulative number of objects launched into outer space rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 122.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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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