Cumulative number of objects launched into space in Germany

Germany: Cumulative number of objects launched into space was 158 objects in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
158 objects
Change on year
up 14.5%
World rank
8th
of 50 countries
All-time high
158 objects
in 2025
All-time low
1 objects
in 1969
Years of data
43
1969–2025

Cumulative number of objects launched into space in Germany, 1969–2025

0501001501969199720251969: 1 objects1970: 2 objects1972: 3 objects1974: 7 objects1975: 9 objects1976: 10 objects1983: 11 objects1984: 12 objects1987: 13 objects1988: 14 objects1989: 16 objects1990: 18 objects1991: 19 objects1992: 20 objects1993: 21 objects1994: 24 objects1995: 26 objects1996: 27 objects1997: 29 objects1998: 32 objects1999: 34 objects2000: 37 objects2001: 38 objects2002: 43 objects2005: 44 objects2006: 45 objects2007: 48 objects2008: 57 objects2009: 61 objects2010: 63 objects2012: 64 objects2013: 70 objects2014: 71 objects2016: 73 objects2017: 75 objects2018: 86 objects2019: 97 objects2020: 102 objects2021: 111 objects2022: 121 objects2023: 131 objects2024: 138 objects2025: 158 objects

Source: United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in objects.

Analysis

The most recent figure for cumulative number of objects launched into space in Germany is 158 objects, 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 space in Germany peaked at 158 objects in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1 objects, 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 1 objects 1 objects 1 objects 1
1970s 6.2 objects 2 objects 10 objects 5
1980s 13.2 objects 11 objects 16 objects 5
1990s 25 objects 18 objects 34 objects 10
2000s 46.62 objects 37 objects 61 objects 8
2010s 74.88 objects 63 objects 97 objects 8
2020s 126.83 objects 102 objects 158 objects 6

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 5 Japan 384 objects compare
  2. 6 France 200 objects compare
  3. 7 India 163 objects compare
  4. 9 Italy 128 objects compare
  5. 10 Canada 118 objects compare

See the full ranking of 52 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is cumulative number of objects launched into space in Germany?
Cumulative number of objects launched into space in Germany was 158 objects in 2025, according to United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest cumulative number of objects launched into space recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 158 objects in 2025.
What is the lowest cumulative number of objects launched into space recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 1 objects in 1969.
How does Germany rank for cumulative number of objects launched into space?
Germany ranks 8th out of 50 countries with data for 2025.
Is cumulative number of objects launched into 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 United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Cumulative number of objects launched into space. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Cumulative number of objects launched into space
Unit
objects
Source
United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
52 places, 979 data points, 1957–2025
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