In 2023, the United States was the leading country worldwide in terms of nuclear power consumption. At 7.32 exajoules, this was more than runners-up China and France combined.
Growing consumption
While the United States is by far the biggest consumer of nuclear energy, its consumption did not change when compared to the previous year. In comparison, China experienced an increase in nuclear consumption of approximately four percent in the same year. Global nuclear energy consumption increased by almost two percent in 2023 to approximately 24.6 exajoules.
Increased number of reactors
With 94 operable nuclear reactors as of May 2024, it is no surprise that the United States is the leading nation in the consumption of nuclear energy. France and China follow, with 56 operable reactors each. At that same time, there were 25 nuclear reactors under construction in China.
Leading countries in nuclear energy consumption worldwide in 2023
(in exajoules)
Figures are based on gross generation and do not account for cross-border electricity supply. ’Input-equivalent’ energy is the amount of fuel that would be required by thermal power stations to generate the reported electricity output.
This report was previously published by BP.
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