Number of operable nuclear reactors worldwide 2024, by type

Published by Statista Research Department, Jul 17, 2024

As of July 2024, pressurized light-water moderated and cooled reactors (PWR) were the most common types of nuclear reactor worldwide, with 307 units. This accounted for roughly 73 percent of operable reactors at the time. Pressurized heavy-water moderated and cooled reactors followed, with 47 units.

Number of operable nuclear reactors worldwide as of July 2024, by reactor type

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