Nuclear power by country
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Thirty one countries operate nuclear power stations and another ten nations have plans to start building new nuclear plants. But most countries in the world do not have nuclear power plants and have no plans to build them.
Overview
Although nuclear power generates many megawatts of power, the risks perceived by spent nuclear fuel that many regard as "waste" along with high initial costs to build such plants often make it a controversial choice. Most countries in the world do not have nuclear power plants and have no plans to build nuclear plants.
Thirty one countries operate nuclear power stations and France generates most of its electricity by nuclear power. Some nations have plans to start new nuclear power plant infrastructure development, and these include: Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Country | Megawatt capacity[1][2] | Nuclear share of electricity production[1][2] |
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935 | 6.2% |
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376 | 43.5% |
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5,728 | 53.8% |
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1,901 | 3.1% |
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1,906 | 32.9% |
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12,652 | 14.8% |
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8,587 | 2.2% |
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696 | 8.0% |
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3,686 | 25.0% |
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2,696 | 22.0% |
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63,473 | 76.2% |
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20,339 | 28.3% |
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1,826 | 37.2% |
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3,779 | 2.0% |
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46,236 | 24.9% |
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17,716 | 35.6% |
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1,310 | 4.0% |
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485 | 3.8% |
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425 | 2.4% |
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1,310 | 17.5% |
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21,743 | 16.9% |
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1,688 | 56.4% |
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696 | 41.7% |
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1,842 | 5.3% |
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7448 | 18.3% |
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9,104 | 42.0% |
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3,237 | 39.2% |
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4,916 | 19.3% |
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13,168 | 47.4% |
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11,035 | 13.5% |
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101,119 | 19.7% |
World | 371,348 | 14% |
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List of nuclear reactors by country
Only the commercial reactors registered with the International Atomic Energy Agency are listed below. Main references for this table:[1][2]
See also
- List of anti-nuclear power groups
- List of nuclear power groups
- List of nuclear reactors
- Lists of nuclear disasters and radioactive incidents
- Nuclear power accidents by country
- Nuclear renaissance
- Uranium reserves
- World Nuclear Industry Status Report
References
- ^ a b c d "World Nuclear Power Reactors 2007-08 and Uranium Requirements". World Nuclear Association. 2008-10-01. Retrieved 2008-10-25.
- ^ a b c Nuclear Power Plant Information, International Atomic Energy Agency, URL accessed 12 June 2006
- ^ "USA supports new nuclear build in Armenia". World Nuclear News. 2007-11-23. Retrieved 2007-11-25.
- ^ http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=139255
- ^ "Belgium postpones nuclear phase-out". World Nuclear News. 2009-09-13. Retrieved 2009-12-03.
- ^ Agência Estado (12-09-2008). "Lobão diz que país fará uma usina nuclear por ano em 50 anos" (in Portuguese). G1.globo.com. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
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- ^ "Kolme uutta reaktoria, Jees!". Tekniikka ja talous. 2009-10-15. Retrieved 2009-12-03.
- ^ "Next German government agrees to keep nuclear power plants". Deutsche Welle. 2009-10-15. Retrieved 2009-12-03.
- ^ Nuclear power in Spain, World Nuclear Association, URL accessed 13 June 2006
- ^ Atel submits application for outline approval of new nuclear power plant Niederamt in Solothurn; Axpo and BKW submit framework permit applications for replacement nuclear power plants in Beznau and Mühleberg
- ^ "Turkey, South Korea eye more business". Hürriyet Daily News. 2010-04-12. Retrieved 2010-04-16.
- ^ "BBC NEWS | Politics | New nuclear plants get go-ahead". News.bbc.co.uk. Last Updated:. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
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