Nuclear Power in the 1990s
Post-Chernobyl slowdown in new construction. Many countries reassessed their nuclear programs while existing plants continued operation.
53
Reactors Started
38
Reactors Shutdown
50
GW Capacity Added
10
Countries Building
Top Countries
Year by Year
1990
9
1991
5
1992
4
1993
10
1994
7
1995
5
1996
5
1997
3
1998
3
1999
2
Reactors Commissioned
1990 (9 reactors)
1991 (5 reactors)
1992 (4 reactors)
1993 (10 reactors)
1994 (7 reactors)
1995 (5 reactors)
1996 (5 reactors)
1997 (3 reactors)
1998 (3 reactors)
1999 (2 reactors)
Data source: IAEA PRIS database • Updated regularly