Energy crisis prompts nuclear revival

In an effort to reduce emissions and reach climate goals, countries are looking to extend the lifespan of their nuclear reactors
 

COUNTRIES WITH MOST NUCLEAR REACTORS (as of July 1, 2022)

Number of operating reactors 	Average age of reactors in years*

U.S.		92	42
France 		56 	37
China 		55	9
Russia 		37 	29 
Japan 		33 	31 
South Korea 	25 	22 
India 		23 	24 
Canada 		19 	39 
Ukraine 	15 	33 
UK 		11 	37 
Belgium 	7	42 
Spain 		7	37 
Czech Rep. 	6	31
Pakistan 	6	8
Sweden		6	40


Total reactors in world
440

Average reactor age (world)
31

Operators want to keep some reactors running for 80 years – double their typical lifespan


*Figures rounded

             
Sources: Bloomberg, World Nuclear Industry Status Report 
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