Space Competitiveness Index by Country 2025

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Space Competitiveness Index 2012

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5 Countries with the Highest Space Competitiveness Index

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Country
Space Competitiveness Index 2012
United States Flag
United States99.7
Japan Flag
Japan48.8
Russia Flag
Russia45.3
China Flag
China41.9
Canada Flag
Canada39.1
India Flag
India28.6
South Korea Flag
South Korea15.2
Israel Flag
Israel9.3
Australia Flag
Australia5.22
  • The Space Competitiveness Index (SCI) was produced by the Futron Corporation, a US-based consulting firm. The SCI compiled more than 50 metrics and indicators to provide insight into each country’s investment in the space industry—and the resulting boosts to national economic wealth and societal well-being.
  • Higher scores are preferable.
  • The Space Competitiveness Index reflects the collective space competitiveness score of Europe over the years. In 2012, Europe achieved a score of 50.11, showing an increase from 46.81 in 2009. Prior to that, in 2008, the score was 48.07.