Yearly number of objects launched into outer space in China
China: Yearly number of objects launched into outer space was 374 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
374
Change on year
up 40.6%
World rank
2nd
of 50 countries
All-time high
374
in 2025
All-time low
1
in 1970
Years of data
50
1970–2025
Yearly number of objects launched into outer space in China, 1970–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
China recorded 374 for yearly number of objects launched into outer space in 2025. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
That represents a change of up 40.6% on the previous year and up 884.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, yearly number of objects launched into outer space in China peaked at 374 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1970.
That places China 2nd out of 50 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Yearly number of objects launched into outer space in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1 | — |
| 1971 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 3 | +200.0% |
| 1976 | 2 | -33.3% |
| 1978 | 1 | -50.0% |
| 1981 | 3 | +200.0% |
| 1982 | 1 | -66.7% |
| 1983 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 3 | +200.0% |
| 1985 | 1 | -66.7% |
| 1986 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 1987 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 4 | +100.0% |
| 1990 | 6 | +50.0% |
| 1991 | 1 | -83.3% |
| 1992 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 1993 | 1 | -50.0% |
| 1994 | 5 | +400.0% |
| 1995 | 1 | -80.0% |
| 1996 | 3 | +200.0% |
| 1997 | 7 | +133.3% |
| 1998 | 10 | +42.9% |
| 1999 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 6 | -40.0% |
| 2001 | 2 | -66.7% |
| 2002 | 7 | +250.0% |
| 2003 | 9 | +28.6% |
| 2004 | 10 | +11.1% |
| 2005 | 7 | -30.0% |
| 2006 | 8 | +14.3% |
| 2007 | 10 | +25.0% |
| 2008 | 17 | +70.0% |
| 2009 | 8 | -52.9% |
| 2010 | 20 | +150.0% |
| 2011 | 20 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 26 | +30.0% |
| 2013 | 19 | -26.9% |
| 2014 | 25 | +31.6% |
| 2015 | 38 | +52.0% |
| 2016 | 38 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 31 | -18.4% |
| 2018 | 95 | +206.5% |
| 2019 | 76 | -20.0% |
| 2020 | 73 | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 110 | +50.7% |
| 2022 | 182 | +65.5% |
| 2023 | 210 | +15.4% |
| 2024 | 266 | +26.7% |
| 2025 | 374 | +40.6% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 374 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2, 187.0× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- China's 374 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.5, 149.6× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.5 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 1980s | 2.12 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 1990s | 4.6 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.4 | 2 | 17 | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.8 | 19 | 95 | 10 |
| 2020s | 202.5 | 73 | 374 | 6 |
Countries ranked near China
More reference data data for China
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 49.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 75.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 18.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 165.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 206.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 350.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,480 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 102.37 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is yearly number of objects launched into outer space in China?
- Yearly number of objects launched into outer space in China was 374 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest yearly number of objects launched into outer space recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 374 in 2025.
- What is the lowest yearly number of objects launched into outer space recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1970.
- How does China rank for yearly number of objects launched into outer space?
- China ranks 2nd out of 50 countries with data for 2025.
- Is yearly number of objects launched into outer space rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 884.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Yearly number of objects launched into outer space. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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