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Ranking · Clean power · 32 countries · data 2025

Countries ranked by nuclear share of electricity

France ranks first with 68.8%, ahead of Slovakia (66.4%) and Ukraine (55.8%). The world figure is 8.8%. 32 countries ranked, latest data 2025.

Only around 30 countries operate commercial nuclear reactors. This ranking shows how much of each one's electricity they supply. France has long been the outlier, with roughly two-thirds of its power from nuclear; several Central and Eastern European countries get a third to a half.

Nuclear power is low-carbon but not renewable, so it does not count toward the renewable share.

Ranking rule. Countries and territories that generate less than 1 TWh of electricity a year (mostly small islands) are left out, because one diesel generator or one solar farm can swing their shares by tens of points. Values older than 2020 are also excluded. Only countries that operate nuclear reactors are listed.

Top 15: Nuclear share (%)

Full ranking

#CountryContinentNuclear share (%)Year
1 France Europe 68.8 2025
2 Slovakia Europe 66.4 2025
3 Ukraine Europe 55.8 2022
4 Czechia Europe 42.3 2025
5 Hungary Europe 40 2025
6 Finland Europe 39.9 2025
7 Slovenia Europe 39.3 2025
8 Bulgaria Europe 39.1 2025
9 Belarus Europe 36.6 2025
10 Belgium Europe 33.1 2025
11 Switzerland Europe 29.9 2025
12 South Korea Asia 29.6 2025
13 Sweden Europe 27.6 2025
14 Armenia Asia 27 2025
15 United Arab Emirates Asia 22.9 2024
16 Romania Europe 20.5 2025
17 Spain Europe 18.8 2025
18 Russia Europe 18.3 2025
19 United States North America 17.4 2025
20 Canada North America 13.1 2025
21 United Kingdom Europe 12.4 2025
22 Pakistan Asia 12.2 2025
23 Japan Asia 9.1 2025
24 Argentina South America 7 2025
25 China Asia 4.6 2025
26 South Africa Africa 4.2 2025
27 Netherlands Europe 3 2025
28 Mexico North America 2.8 2025
29 India Asia 2.6 2025
30 Brazil South America 2.1 2025
31 Iran Asia 1.9 2025
32 Taiwan Asia 1.1 2025
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Nuclear share: frequently asked questions

Which country has the highest nuclear share?
France, at 68.8% (2025). The rest of the top five: Slovakia 66.4%, Ukraine 55.8%, Czechia 42.3%, and Hungary 40%.
What is the world average nuclear share?
The world figure is 8.8% (2025). 23 of the 32 ranked countries are above it; the median country sits at 18.8%.
Which continent leads on nuclear share?
Europe (20.4%) leads among continents, while Africa (0.8%) trails. Continental leaders: Africa: South Africa; Asia: South Korea; Europe: France; North America: United States; South America: Argentina.
What does “Nuclear share” measure?
The share of electricity generated by nuclear fission reactors. Countries and territories that generate less than 1 TWh of electricity a year (mostly small islands) are left out, because one diesel generator or one solar farm can swing their shares by tens of points. Values older than 2020 are also excluded. Only countries that operate nuclear reactors are listed.
How many countries get more than half their electricity from this source?
3 of 32 ranked countries are above 50%, and 14 are above 25%.

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Sources & references

  1. Our World in Data: Energy dataset (CC BY 4.0) — compiled from the sources below
  2. Ember: Yearly Electricity Data — generation, shares, carbon intensity
  3. Energy Institute: Statistical Review of World Energy — primary energy, fossil production
  4. U.S. Energy Information Administration: International Energy Data — gap-filling for smaller countries