Nuclear power in the UK

Statistics report on nuclear energy in the United Kingdom (UK)

Nuclear power in the UK

This report presents information related to the nuclear power industry in the United Kingdom (UK). It covers a global overview, power generation, public opinions of nuclear energy and an outlook for future use.

Table of contents

Overview

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  • Basic Statistic Nuclear share of domestic electricity generation worldwide 2023, by country
  • Basic Statistic Global nuclear power consumption share 2023, by leading country
  • Premium Statistic Global nuclear energy consumption 2023, by leading country
  • Basic Statistic Operable nuclear power reactors worldwide 2024, by country
  • Premium Statistic Number of operable nuclear reactors worldwide 2024, by type
  • Premium Statistic Largest nuclear reactors under construction worldwide 2024, by gross capacity

Electricity generation

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  • Premium Statistic Breakdown of electricity supply in the UK 2015-2022, by source
  • Basic Statistic Electricity generated by nuclear fuel in the United Kingdom (UK) 2005-2023
  • Premium Statistic Operating capacity of nuclear power stations in the United Kingdom 2024
  • Premium Statistic Remaining years of operation for nuclear power plants in the UK 2024
  • Premium Statistic Nuclear energy consumption in the United Kingdom 1998-2023
  • Premium Statistic Employment in the nuclear industry in the UK 2018-2024, by region

Public opinion

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  • Basic Statistic Sentiment towards the use of nuclear energy in the United Kingdom (UK) 2012-2022
  • Premium Statistic Nuclear safety opinions in the Unite Kingdom (UK) 2016-2023
  • Premium Statistic Opinions on potential of nuclear power to combat climate change in the UK 2012-2023
  • Premium Statistic Opinions on the reliability of nuclear energy UK 2016-2023
  • Premium Statistic Opinions on the affordability of nuclear energy UK 2016-2021
  • Premium Statistic Knowledge of Small modular reactors in the United Kingdom (UK) 2019

Outlook

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  • Basic Statistic Projected nuclear energy demand in the United Kingdom (UK) 2020-2040
  • Basic Statistic Nuclear power generation forecast in the UK 2015-2040
  • Basic Statistic Planned global nuclear power reactor additions 2024, by country

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