Cumulative number of objects launched into space in Italy

Italy: Cumulative number of objects launched into space was 128 objects in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
128 objects
Change on year
up 30.6%
World rank
9th
of 50 countries
All-time high
128 objects
in 2025
All-time low
2 objects
in 1964
Years of data
34
1964–2025

Cumulative number of objects launched into space in Italy, 1964–2025

0501001501964199420251964: 2 objects1967: 3 objects1971: 4 objects1974: 5 objects1977: 6 objects1988: 7 objects1991: 8 objects1992: 9 objects1993: 11 objects1996: 13 objects1999: 14 objects2000: 17 objects2001: 18 objects2002: 19 objects2004: 20 objects2007: 23 objects2008: 24 objects2009: 25 objects2010: 26 objects2011: 27 objects2012: 31 objects2013: 32 objects2014: 34 objects2015: 35 objects2016: 36 objects2017: 40 objects2018: 41 objects2019: 44 objects2020: 45 objects2021: 53 objects2022: 64 objects2023: 87 objects2024: 98 objects2025: 128 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 Italy is 128 objects, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.

The figure is up 30.6% on the previous year and up 265.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cumulative number of objects launched into space in Italy peaked at 128 objects in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2 objects, in 1964.

Italy ranks 9th 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 2.5 objects 2 objects 3 objects 2
1970s 5 objects 4 objects 6 objects 3
1980s 7 objects 7 objects 7 objects 1
1990s 11 objects 8 objects 14 objects 5
2000s 20.86 objects 17 objects 25 objects 7
2010s 34.6 objects 26 objects 44 objects 10
2020s 79.17 objects 45 objects 128 objects 6

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 6 France 200 objects compare
  2. 7 India 163 objects compare
  3. 8 Germany 158 objects compare
  4. 10 Canada 118 objects compare
  5. 12 South Korea 90 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 Italy?
Cumulative number of objects launched into space in Italy was 128 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 Italy?
The highest recorded value was 128 objects in 2025.
What is the lowest cumulative number of objects launched into space recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 2 objects in 1964.
How does Italy rank for cumulative number of objects launched into space?
Italy ranks 9th out of 50 countries with data for 2025.
Is cumulative number of objects launched into space rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is up 265.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy 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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