How countries perform in the share of nuclear contribution to the primary energy consumption?
Countries have different carbon-free energy (CFE) sources. This analysis looks at the contribution of nuclear in the share of primary energy consumption among the top 12 energy-consuming countries.
How to read the chart?
The bubble chart shows total energy consumption (y-axis) and share of CFE in total energy consumption (x-axis), while bubble size reflects the share of nuclear.
Above 10% Share
South Korea lead the pack with 12.8% share
Between 5% and 10% Share
USA, Russia and Canada with 7.6%, 5.8% and 5.4%, respectively
0% Share
Germany and Saudi Arabia
▶️ India‘s share is at 1.2%.
▶️ France remains the undisputed leader beyond the top 10 energy-consuming countries with a 37.4% share of nuclear in total energy consumption.
▶️ France is followed closely by Slovakia, Finland, Ukraine and Sweden, all above 20% share of nuclear in total energy consumption.
▶️ Germany completed its nuclear phase-out by shutting down its last three remaining reactors by April 15, 2023, marking the end of its nuclear energy program.