Space Launches: China vs USA 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
Comparison of orbital space launches per year between China and USA
Quick Answer
USA conducted 160 orbital launches in 2025, compared to China's 70 launches—a 2.3x gap. Since 2020, USA launches grew 263% while China grew 80%. SpaceX alone launched more rockets than all Chinese companies combined. Comparative data spans 2010-2025 from respective space agencies.
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Data Table
16 data points| Year | China | Usa |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15 | 15 |
| 2011 | 19 | 18 |
| 2012 | 19 | 13 |
| 2013 | 14 | 19 |
| 2014 | 16 | 23 |
| 2015 | 19 | 20 |
| 2016 | 22 | 22 |
| 2017 | 18 | 29 |
| 2018 | 39 | 34 |
| 2019 | 34 | 27 |
| 2020 | 39 | 44 |
| 2021 | 55 | 51 |
| 2022 | 64 | 87 |
| 2023 | 67 | 116 |
| 2024 | 68 | 145 |
| 2025 | 70 | 160 |
About This Dataset
Comparison of orbital space launches per year between China and USA
China's Space Launches: China vs USA in 2025 was N/A (Launches). The dataset spans 16 data points from 2010 to 2025, updated yearly.
API
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Citation Format:
China Data Portal (2026). Space Launches: China vs USA. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/space-launches-comparison/
Primary Source:
CNSA, NASA, SpaceX, Rocket Lab
Last Updated:
2026-05-28T06:38:58.780Z
API Access:
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What is China's Space Launches: China vs USA in 2025?
China's Space Launches: China vs USA data for 2025 is available with 16 data points covering 2010 to 2025.
Where can I download Space Launches: China vs USA data?
You can download Space Launches: China vs USA data from China Data Portal via our free API at https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/space-launches-comparison. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.
What is the data range for Space Launches: China vs USA?
The Space Launches: China vs USA dataset covers 2010 to 2025, with 16 data points. Data source: CNSA, NASA, SpaceX, Rocket Lab.