Cumulative number of objects launched into space in Netherlands
Netherlands: Cumulative number of objects launched into space was 17 objects in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Cumulative number of objects launched into space in Netherlands, 1974–2023
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.
Cumulative number of objects launched into space in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | objects | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 1 objects | — |
| 2002 | 2 objects | +100.0% |
| 2008 | 3 objects | +50.0% |
| 2013 | 7 objects | +133.3% |
| 2017 | 8 objects | +14.3% |
| 2018 | 11 objects | +37.5% |
| 2021 | 14 objects | +27.3% |
| 2022 | 15 objects | +7.1% |
| 2023 | 17 objects | +13.3% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 17 objects is below the median for high income countries, which is 40 objects, 42% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 17 objects is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 25 objects, 68% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More reference data data for Netherlands
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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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Cumulative number of satellites, probes, landers, crewed spacecrafts, and space station flight elements, launched into Earth orbit or beyond.