Cumulative number of objects launched into space in Sweden

Sweden: Cumulative number of objects launched into space was 21 objects in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
21 objects
World rank
31st
of 50 countries
All-time high
21 objects
in 2024
All-time low
1 objects
in 1986
Years of data
14
1986–2024

Cumulative number of objects launched into space in Sweden, 1986–2024

051015201986200520241986: 1 objects1989: 4 objects1992: 5 objects1995: 6 objects1997: 7 objects1998: 9 objects2000: 11 objects2001: 12 objects2007: 13 objects2010: 15 objects2012: 17 objects2017: 18 objects2019: 19 objects2024: 21 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 Sweden is 21 objects, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 23.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cumulative number of objects launched into space in Sweden peaked at 21 objects in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1 objects, in 1986.

That places Sweden 31st out of 50 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 2.5 objects 1 objects 4 objects 2
1990s 6.75 objects 5 objects 9 objects 4
2000s 12 objects 11 objects 13 objects 3
2010s 17.25 objects 15 objects 19 objects 4
2020s 21 objects 21 objects 21 objects 1

Countries ranked near Sweden

  1. 28 Iran 24 objects compare
  2. 28 Switzerland 24 objects compare
  3. 30 Argentina 22 objects compare
  4. 32 Mexico 20 objects compare
  5. 33 Saudi Arabia 19 objects compare
  6. 34 Netherlands 17 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 Sweden?
Cumulative number of objects launched into space in Sweden was 21 objects in 2024, 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 Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 21 objects in 2024.
What is the lowest cumulative number of objects launched into space recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was 1 objects in 1986.
How does Sweden rank for cumulative number of objects launched into space?
Sweden ranks 31st out of 50 countries with data for 2024.
Is cumulative number of objects launched into space rising or falling in Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is up 23.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sweden 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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