This statistic represents the global number of permanent nuclear reactor shutdowns as of 2017, by reason. Following political decisions or considerations, 36 reactors were decommissioned. Early nuclear plants were designed for a life of about 30 years, whereas newer plants are designed for an operating life between 40 to 60 years.
Number of permanent nuclear reactor shutdowns worldwide as of September 2017, by reason*
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World Nuclear Association. (September 8, 2017). Number of permanent nuclear reactor shutdowns worldwide as of September 2017, by reason* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 25, 2023, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/785761/number-of-nuclear-reactors-shut-down-by-reason-worldwide/
World Nuclear Association. "Number of permanent nuclear reactor shutdowns worldwide as of September 2017, by reason*." Chart. September 8, 2017. Statista. Accessed March 25, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/785761/number-of-nuclear-reactors-shut-down-by-reason-worldwide/
World Nuclear Association. (2017). Number of permanent nuclear reactor shutdowns worldwide as of September 2017, by reason*. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: March 25, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/785761/number-of-nuclear-reactors-shut-down-by-reason-worldwide/
World Nuclear Association. "Number of Permanent Nuclear Reactor Shutdowns Worldwide as of September 2017, by Reason*." Statista, Statista Inc., 8 Sep 2017, https://www.statista.com/statistics/785761/number-of-nuclear-reactors-shut-down-by-reason-worldwide/
World Nuclear Association, Number of permanent nuclear reactor shutdowns worldwide as of September 2017, by reason* Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/785761/number-of-nuclear-reactors-shut-down-by-reason-worldwide/ (last visited March 25, 2023)
Number of permanent nuclear reactor shutdowns worldwide as of September 2017, by reason* [Graph], World Nuclear Association, September 8, 2017. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/785761/number-of-nuclear-reactors-shut-down-by-reason-worldwide/