Hinkley Point C1 and C2, located in the UK, were the largest nuclear power reactors under construction worldwide as of May 2022, each with a gross capacity of 1,720 megawatts electrical. In France, Flamanville 3 ranked second, with a capacity of 1,650 megawatts.
Largest nuclear power reactors under construction worldwide in 2022, by gross capacity (in megawatts electrical)
Basic Account
Get to know the platform
You only have access to basic statistics.
This statistic is not included in your account.
Starter Account
The ideal entry-level account for individual users
- Instant access to 1m statistics
- Download in XLS, PDF & PNG format
- Detailed references
$59 USD $39 USD / Month *
in the first 12 months
Professional Account
Full access
Corporate solution including all features.
* Prices do not include sales tax.
Statistics on Global nuclear energy
Overview
6
- Basic Statistic Global electricity production 1990-2021
- Premium Statistic Global nuclear power plants capacity 1954-2021
- Premium Statistic Global nuclear power production 1985-2021
- Premium Statistic Global nuclear energy consumption 2021, by leading country
- Basic Statistic Global nuclear power consumption share 2021, by selected country
- Basic Statistic Nuclear share of domestic electricity generation 2021, by select country
Nuclear power plants
8
- Basic Statistic Number of operational nuclear reactors worldwide 1954-2021
- Basic Statistic Operable nuclear power reactors worldwide 2022, by country
- Premium Statistic Number of operable nuclear reactors worldwide 2022, by type
- Premium Statistic Global nuclear reactors 2022, by age
- Basic Statistic Global largest nuclear power reactors 2021, by gross capacity
- Premium Statistic Global nuclear energy power plant construction 1954-2021
- Basic Statistic Global nuclear power reactors permanent shutdowns 2005-2022
- Basic Statistic Global nuclear reactors permanent shutdowns 2022, by country
Uranium
5
- Premium Statistic Uranium mine production worldwide 2005-2021
- Basic Statistic Global uranium mine production volume by method 2014-2021
- Premium Statistic Production levels of global top uranium mines 2021
- Premium Statistic Global uranium production by leading countries in 2020
- Premium Statistic Countries with the largest uranium reserves worldwide 2020
Outlook
6
- Basic Statistic Global outlook on electricity generation 2020-2050, by energy source
- Premium Statistic Global installed nuclear generation capacity outlook 2020-2050
- Basic Statistic Planned global nuclear power reactor additions 2022, by country
- Basic Statistic Global number of nuclear reactors under construction 2022, by country
- Premium Statistic Capacity of nuclear reactors under construction worldwide 2022, by country
- Premium Statistic Largest nuclear reactors under construction worldwide 2022, by gross capacity
Further related statistics
18
- Plant load factor of nuclear stations in the United Kingdom (UK) 2010-2021
- Nuclear reactors in the U.S. ranking by capacity 2011
- Nuclear reactors - the world's largest operators 2011
- U.S. leading power plants based on electricity production 2020
- Nuclear reactor makers ranking worldwide by number of reactors 2011
- Ranking of PWR nuclear reactors in Russia in 2022, by capacity
- Global nuclear reactor power output 2021, by reactor type
- World wind electricity generation - regional comparison 2035
- World electricity generation - growth index 1990-2040
- World hydroelectric generation - regional comparison 2035
- Projected nuclear electricity generation in OECD regions: 2035
- Industry revenue of “production of electricity“ in Finland 2012-2025
- Production of electricity revenue in Turkey 2013-2022
- CHP electricity generation Spain 2015-2022
- Forecast: revenue electricity generation Lithuania 2008-2020
- Monthly amount of electricity generated from conventional sources in India 2017
- Electricity consumption in Panama 2020, by consumer
- Gross electricity generation from solar energy in Greece 2015-2050
Further Content: You might find this interesting as well
Statistics
- Plant load factor of nuclear stations in the United Kingdom (UK) 2010-2021
- Nuclear reactors in the U.S. ranking by capacity 2011
- Nuclear reactors - the world's largest operators 2011
- U.S. leading power plants based on electricity production 2020
- Nuclear reactor makers ranking worldwide by number of reactors 2011
- Ranking of PWR nuclear reactors in Russia in 2022, by capacity
- Global nuclear reactor power output 2021, by reactor type
- World wind electricity generation - regional comparison 2035
- World electricity generation - growth index 1990-2040
- World hydroelectric generation - regional comparison 2035
- Projected nuclear electricity generation in OECD regions: 2035
- Industry revenue of “production of electricity“ in Finland 2012-2025
- Production of electricity revenue in Turkey 2013-2022
- CHP electricity generation Spain 2015-2022
- Forecast: revenue electricity generation Lithuania 2008-2020
- Monthly amount of electricity generated from conventional sources in India 2017
- Electricity consumption in Panama 2020, by consumer
- Gross electricity generation from solar energy in Greece 2015-2050
World Nuclear Association. (May 15, 2022). Largest nuclear power reactors under construction worldwide in 2022, by gross capacity (in megawatts electrical) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 09, 2023, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/267354/largest-nuclear-power-plants-by-electricity-generation/
World Nuclear Association. "Largest nuclear power reactors under construction worldwide in 2022, by gross capacity (in megawatts electrical)." Chart. May 15, 2022. Statista. Accessed February 09, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/267354/largest-nuclear-power-plants-by-electricity-generation/
World Nuclear Association. (2022). Largest nuclear power reactors under construction worldwide in 2022, by gross capacity (in megawatts electrical). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: February 09, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/267354/largest-nuclear-power-plants-by-electricity-generation/
World Nuclear Association. "Largest Nuclear Power Reactors under Construction Worldwide in 2022, by Gross Capacity (in Megawatts Electrical)." Statista, Statista Inc., 15 May 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/267354/largest-nuclear-power-plants-by-electricity-generation/
World Nuclear Association, Largest nuclear power reactors under construction worldwide in 2022, by gross capacity (in megawatts electrical) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/267354/largest-nuclear-power-plants-by-electricity-generation/ (last visited February 09, 2023)
Largest nuclear power reactors under construction worldwide in 2022, by gross capacity (in megawatts electrical) [Graph], World Nuclear Association, May 15, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/267354/largest-nuclear-power-plants-by-electricity-generation/