Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Switzerland
Switzerland: Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space was 24 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Switzerland, 2009–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Switzerland is 24, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 26.3% on the previous year and up 1,100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Switzerland peaked at 24 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2009.
Switzerland ranks 28th of 50 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | — |
| 2010 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 2018 | 3 | +50.0% |
| 2019 | 4 | +33.3% |
| 2020 | 5 | +25.0% |
| 2021 | 15 | +200.0% |
| 2022 | 19 | +26.7% |
| 2023 | 24 | +26.3% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 24 is below the median for high income countries, which is 40, 60% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 24 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 25, 96% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010s | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| 2020s | 15.75 | 5 | 24 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More reference data data for Switzerland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5507 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2683 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.272 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Switzerland?
- Cumulative number of objects launched into outer space in Switzerland was 24 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cumulative number of objects launched into outer space recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 24 in 2023.
- What is the lowest cumulative number of objects launched into outer space recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2009.
- How does Switzerland rank for cumulative number of objects launched into outer space?
- Switzerland ranks 28th out of 50 countries with data for 2023.
- Is cumulative number of objects launched into outer space rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland 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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