In 2020, the cumulative capacity of nuclear power plants in operation worldwide reached approximately 392.6 gigawatts. During the period in consideration, figures peaked at roughly 396.6 gigawatts in 2018.
Capacity of nuclear power plants in operation worldwide from 1954 to 2020
(in megawatts)
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Statista Accounts:
Access All Statistics. Starting from $468 / Year
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
IAEA. (July 5, 2021). Capacity of nuclear power plants in operation worldwide from 1954 to 2020 (in megawatts) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 27, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/263947/capacity-of-nuclear-power-plants-worldwide/
IAEA. "Capacity of nuclear power plants in operation worldwide from 1954 to 2020 (in megawatts)." Chart. July 5, 2021. Statista. Accessed May 27, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/263947/capacity-of-nuclear-power-plants-worldwide/
IAEA. (2021). Capacity of nuclear power plants in operation worldwide from 1954 to 2020 (in megawatts). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 27, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/263947/capacity-of-nuclear-power-plants-worldwide/
IAEA. "Capacity of Nuclear Power Plants in Operation Worldwide from 1954 to 2020 (in Megawatts)." Statista, Statista Inc., 5 Jul 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/263947/capacity-of-nuclear-power-plants-worldwide/
IAEA, Capacity of nuclear power plants in operation worldwide from 1954 to 2020 (in megawatts) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/263947/capacity-of-nuclear-power-plants-worldwide/ (last visited May 27, 2022)
