What countries invest most in space programs?

In 2023, the total government expenditure on space programs was an estimated $117B USD. This visualization shows the 10 countries who are investing the most in this area.

Investment in space programs remains concentrated in the leading spacefaring nations with the US, China, Japan, France and Russia making up 85% of the total. While these countries are leading in investments, many other nations are starting to ramp up spending. Looking forward, it is predicted that governments will continue to invest in space as nations pursue both civil and defence initiatives.