As of February 2026, there were *** operational nuclear reactors in Europe. France has by far the most operational reactors, with ** units. In contrast, the United Kingdom has the highest number of permanently shut-down reactors, with ** units.
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IAEA. (February 17, 2026). Number of operational, shutdown, and planned nuclear reactors in European countries as of February 2026 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from /statistics/792589/operational-nuclear-reactors-european-union-eu-28/
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Number of operational, shutdown, and planned nuclear reactors in European countries as of February 2026 [Graph], IAEA, February 17, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/792589/operational-nuclear-reactors-european-union-eu-28/