Global nuclear reactors permanent shutdowns 2024, by country

Published by Statista Research Department, Jun 28, 2024
As of June 2024, there were 210 nuclear reactors permanently shutdown worldwide. The United States recorded the largest number of shutdowns, with 41 units. The United Kingdom followed, with 36 reactors. Shutdowns refer to a subcritical reactor state as defined by technical specifications and also require other factors like the reactor control key being secured.

Number of permanent nuclear reactor shutdowns worldwide as of June 2024, by country

CharacteristicNumber of shutdowns
United States 41
United Kingdom 36
Germany 33
Japan 27
France 14
Russia 11
Sweden 7
Canada 6
Bulgaria 4
Ukraine 4
Italy 4
Belgium 3
Spain 3
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