This statistic represents the global number of permanent nuclear reactor shutdowns as of 2017, by reason. Following political decisions or considerations, 36 reactors were decommissioned. Early nuclear plants were designed for a life of about 30 years, whereas newer plants are designed for an operating life between 40 to 60 years.
Number of permanent nuclear reactor shutdowns worldwide as of September 2017, by reason*
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World Nuclear Association. (September 8, 2017). Number of permanent nuclear reactor shutdowns worldwide as of September 2017, by reason* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/785761/number-of-nuclear-reactors-shut-down-by-reason-worldwide/
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