Yearly number of objects launched into outer space in Turkey

Turkey: Yearly number of objects launched into outer space was 20 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
20
Change on year
up 300.0%
World rank
8th
of 50 countries
All-time high
20
in 2025
All-time low
1
in 1994
Years of data
18
1994–2025

Yearly number of objects launched into outer space in Turkey, 1994–2025

051015201994200920251994: 11996: 12001: 12003: 12008: 12009: 12011: 12012: 12013: 12014: 12015: 12016: 12018: 12021: 32022: 22023: 92024: 52025: 20

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for yearly number of objects launched into outer space in Turkey is 20, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.

The figure is up 300.0% on the previous year and up 1,900.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, yearly number of objects launched into outer space in Turkey peaked at 20 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1994.

Turkey ranks 8th of 50 countries on this measure, 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 Turkey, year by year

Annual values for Yearly number of objects launched into outer space in Turkey, 1994 to 2025.
Year Value Change
1994 1 —
1996 1 +0.0%
2001 1 +0.0%
2003 1 +0.0%
2008 1 +0.0%
2009 1 +0.0%
2011 1 +0.0%
2012 1 +0.0%
2013 1 +0.0%
2014 1 +0.0%
2015 1 +0.0%
2016 1 +0.0%
2018 1 +0.0%
2021 3 +200.0%
2022 2 -33.3%
2023 9 +350.0%
2024 5 -44.4%
2025 20 +300.0%

Turkey compared with similar countries

  • Turkey's 20 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 2, 10.0× the median. (14 countries reporting)
  • Turkey's 20 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4, 5.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1 1 1 2
2000s 1 1 1 4
2010s 1 1 1 7
2020s 7.8 2 20 5

Countries ranked near Turkey

  1. 6 France 25 compare
  2. 7 South Korea 22 compare
  3. 8 Germany 20 compare
  4. 10 Finland 17 compare
  5. 10 Spain 17 compare

See the full ranking of 52 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is yearly number of objects launched into outer space in Turkey?
Yearly number of objects launched into outer space in Turkey was 20 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest yearly number of objects launched into outer space recorded in Turkey?
The highest recorded value was 20 in 2025.
What is the lowest yearly number of objects launched into outer space recorded in Turkey?
The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1994.
How does Turkey rank for yearly number of objects launched into outer space?
Turkey ranks 8th out of 50 countries with data for 2025.
Is yearly number of objects launched into outer space rising or falling in Turkey?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,900.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Turkey 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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Indicator
Yearly number of objects launched into outer space
Source
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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