In 2020, the majority of research nuclear reactors in the world were used for theoretical and practical training. Over 115 of them were in neutronics research, while 82 were used for the production of radioactive isotopes. In total, there were 736 research nuclear reactors worldwide as of 2020.
Number of research nuclear power reactors worldwide 2020, by type of application
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