Yearly number of objects launched into outer space in France
France: Yearly number of objects launched into outer space was 25 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
25
Change on year
up 13.6%
World rank
6th
of 50 countries
All-time high
25
in 2025
All-time low
1
in 1966
Years of data
43
1965–2025
Yearly number of objects launched into outer space in France, 1965–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
France recorded 25 for yearly number of objects launched into outer space in 2025. That is the highest value across all 43 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.6% on the previous year and up 1,150.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, yearly number of objects launched into outer space in France peaked at 25 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1966.
That places France 6th out of 50 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
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 France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 3 | — |
| 1966 | 1 | -66.7% |
| 1967 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 1970 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 1 | -50.0% |
| 1974 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 1975 | 7 | +250.0% |
| 1977 | 2 | -71.4% |
| 1984 | 1 | -50.0% |
| 1985 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 1990 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 3 | +50.0% |
| 1995 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1 | -66.7% |
| 1998 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 2001 | 1 | -50.0% |
| 2002 | 3 | +200.0% |
| 2004 | 7 | +133.3% |
| 2005 | 1 | -85.7% |
| 2006 | 3 | +200.0% |
| 2008 | 1 | -66.7% |
| 2009 | 3 | +200.0% |
| 2010 | 9 | +200.0% |
| 2011 | 19 | +111.1% |
| 2012 | 5 | -73.7% |
| 2013 | 8 | +60.0% |
| 2014 | 2 | -75.0% |
| 2016 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 7 | +250.0% |
| 2020 | 4 | -42.9% |
| 2021 | 9 | +125.0% |
| 2022 | 10 | +11.1% |
| 2023 | 12 | +20.0% |
| 2024 | 22 | +83.3% |
| 2025 | 25 | +13.6% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 25 is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.5, 4.5× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- France's 25 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4, 6.2× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 1970s | 2.67 | 1 | 7 | 6 |
| 1980s | 1.25 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 1990s | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| 2000s | 2.71 | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| 2010s | 6.22 | 2 | 19 | 9 |
| 2020s | 13.67 | 4 | 25 | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
More reference data data for France
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 22.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 18.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 11.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 106.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is yearly number of objects launched into outer space in France?
- Yearly number of objects launched into outer space in France was 25 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest yearly number of objects launched into outer space recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 25 in 2025.
- What is the lowest yearly number of objects launched into outer space recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1966.
- How does France rank for yearly number of objects launched into outer space?
- France ranks 6th out of 50 countries with data for 2025.
- Is yearly number of objects launched into outer space rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,150.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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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