Cumulative number of objects launched into space in Netherlands

Netherlands: Cumulative number of objects launched into space was 17 objects in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
17 objects
Change on year
up 13.3%
World rank
34th
of 50 countries
All-time high
17 objects
in 2023
All-time low
1 objects
in 1974
Years of data
9
1974–2023

Cumulative number of objects launched into space in Netherlands, 1974–2023

0510151974199820231974: 1 objects2002: 2 objects2008: 3 objects2013: 7 objects2017: 8 objects2018: 11 objects2021: 14 objects2022: 15 objects2023: 17 objects

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

Analysis

In 2023, cumulative number of objects launched into space in Netherlands stood at 17 objects. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

The figure is up 13.3% on the previous year and up 142.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cumulative number of objects launched into space in Netherlands peaked at 17 objects in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1 objects, in 1974.

That places Netherlands 34th out of 50 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 1 objects 1 objects 1 objects 1
2000s 2.5 objects 2 objects 3 objects 2
2010s 8.67 objects 7 objects 11 objects 3
2020s 15.33 objects 14 objects 17 objects 3

Countries ranked near Netherlands

  1. 31 Sweden 21 objects compare
  2. 32 Mexico 20 objects compare
  3. 33 Saudi Arabia 19 objects compare
  4. 35 Denmark 16 objects compare
  5. 35 Thailand 16 objects compare
  6. 37 Czechia 15 objects compare
  7. 37 Egypt 15 objects compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is cumulative number of objects launched into space in Netherlands?
Cumulative number of objects launched into space in Netherlands was 17 objects in 2023, 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 Netherlands?
The highest recorded value was 17 objects in 2023.
What is the lowest cumulative number of objects launched into space recorded in Netherlands?
The lowest recorded value was 1 objects in 1974.
How does Netherlands rank for cumulative number of objects launched into space?
Netherlands ranks 34th out of 50 countries with data for 2023.
Is cumulative number of objects launched into space rising or falling in Netherlands?
Over the last ten years it is up 142.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Netherlands 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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