Nuclear energy in Europe

Statistics report on nuclear energy in Europe

Nuclear energy in Europe

This report presents information related to the nuclear power industry in Europe, with a focus on the European Union. It covers nuclear power generation, consumption, public opinions, and provides context to show how the European Union compares with other nations using nuclear energy.

Table of contents

Overview

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  • Basic Statistic Global electricity generation 1990-2023, by source
  • Basic Statistic Nuclear share of domestic electricity generation worldwide 2023, by country
  • Basic Statistic Operable nuclear power reactors worldwide 2024, by country
  • Basic Statistic Global nuclear reactors permanent shutdowns 2024, by country
  • Premium Statistic Global nuclear energy consumption 2023, by leading country
  • Premium Statistic Global annual growth in nuclear energy consumption 2023, by country

Capacity

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  • Premium Statistic Number of countries by nuclear power status in Europe 2024
  • Premium Statistic Installed nuclear capacity in the European Union 2000-2022
  • Premium Statistic Nuclear electricity capacity in Europe 2024, by country

Generation

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  • Premium Statistic Nuclear electricity generation in Europe 1965-2023
  • Premium Statistic Nuclear energy generation in the EU 1965-2023
  • Premium Statistic Nuclear electricity generation in Europe 2023, by country
  • Premium Statistic Nuclear share of electricity generation in the European Union 1990-2022
  • Premium Statistic Nuclear electrical production share projections in Europe 2023-2050, by scenario

Consumption

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  • Premium Statistic Nuclear energy consumption in Europe and CIS 2011-2023
  • Premium Statistic Nuclear energy consumption in the EU 2011-2023
  • Premium Statistic Nuclear energy consumption in selected European countries 2015-2023

Reactors

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  • Basic Statistic Largest nuclear power reactors Europe 2023, by gross capacity
  • Premium Statistic Prospective nuclear reactor capacity additions Europe 2024, by status
  • Premium Statistic Nuclear power reactors in EU-27 2024, by age class
  • Premium Statistic Nuclear reactors in Europe 2024, by status
  • Premium Statistic Nuclear reactors mean age in the European Union 1970-2024

Uranium

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  • Premium Statistic Uranium mine production in Europe 2015-2022
  • Premium Statistic EU imports of uranium 2023, by country of origin
  • Premium Statistic EU imports of uranium from Russia 2010-2023

Public opinion

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  • Premium Statistic Opinion on nuclear power generation in France 2023
  • Basic Statistic Sentiment towards the use of nuclear energy in the United Kingdom (UK) 2012-2023
  • Premium Statistic Attitudes toward nuclear energy phase-out in Germany 2023, by political affiliation

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