Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Mexico
Mexico: Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space was 20 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Mexico, 1985–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Mexico stood at 20. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
That represents a change of up 53.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Mexico peaked at 20 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2, in 1985.
That places Mexico 32nd out of 50 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2 | — |
| 1993 | 3 | +50.0% |
| 1994 | 4 | +33.3% |
| 1996 | 5 | +25.0% |
| 1998 | 6 | +20.0% |
| 2006 | 7 | +16.7% |
| 2011 | 9 | +28.6% |
| 2012 | 10 | +11.1% |
| 2013 | 11 | +10.0% |
| 2015 | 13 | +18.2% |
| 2016 | 14 | +7.7% |
| 2019 | 15 | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 16 | +6.7% |
| 2021 | 18 | +12.5% |
| 2025 | 20 | +11.1% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 20 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 18, 1.1× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 20 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 22, 91% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990s | 4.5 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| 2000s | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| 2010s | 12 | 9 | 15 | 6 |
| 2020s | 18 | 16 | 20 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More reference data data for Mexico
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 16.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 32.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 32.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 13.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 84.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 157.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 9.55 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Mexico?
- Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Mexico was 20 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cumulative number of objects launched into outer space recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 20 in 2025.
- What is the lowest cumulative number of objects launched into outer space recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 in 1985.
- How does Mexico rank for cumulative number of objects launched into outer space?
- Mexico ranks 32nd out of 50 countries with data for 2025.
- Is cumulative number of objects launched into outer space rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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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