Nuclear Power in the 2020s
Climate-driven nuclear revival. Many countries now view nuclear as essential for achieving net-zero emissions, leading to new construction and lifetime extensions.
21
Reactors Started
26
Reactors Shutdown
22
GW Capacity Added
8
Countries Building
Top Countries
Year by Year
2020
3
2021
7
2022
5
2023
6
Reactors Commissioned
2020 (3 reactors)
2021 (7 reactors)
2022 (5 reactors)
Data source: IAEA PRIS database • Updated regularly