As of June 2024, there were 210 nuclear reactors permanently shutdown worldwide. The United States recorded the largest number of shutdowns, with 41 units. The United Kingdom followed, with 36 reactors. Shutdowns refer to a subcritical reactor state as defined by technical specifications and also require other factors like the reactor control key being secured.
Number of permanent nuclear reactor shutdowns worldwide as of June 2024, by country
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IAEA. (June 16, 2024). Number of permanent nuclear reactor shutdowns worldwide as of June 2024, by country [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 12, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/513639/number-of-permanent-nuclear-reactor-shutdowns-worldwide/
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