Number of nuclear reactors in France 1985-2023

Published by Statista Research Department, Aug 5, 2024

In 2023, France had 56 active nuclear reactors. The number of nuclear reactors in France peaked between 2000 and 2005, with 59 nuclear reactors actively generating electricity. 
The number of reactors has decreased since 2010, and the country had one reactor under construction in 2024.

Number of active nuclear reactors in France from 1985 to 2023

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July 2024

Region

France

Survey time period

1985 to 2023

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This statistic has been assembled using several editions of the report.

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