As of June 2023, there were more than 400 operating nuclear reactors worldwide. Europe accounted for the largest number of reactors at the time, with 168 units. Asia followed, with 121 operational reactors. Despite ranking second in number of operational reactors, Asia is the region with the highest number of nuclear reactors under construction.
Number of operational nuclear reactors worldwide as of June 2023, by region
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