Manya Rathore
Research expert covering India
Nuclear energy in Europe - statistics & facts
Nuclear energy was the second-largest single source of electricity in Europe, covering around 20 percent of the electricity production in the region in 2023. Nevertheless, both Europe’s nuclear electricity generation and its contribution to the power mix have declined over the past two decades. Despite the urgency to replace fossil fuels with clean energy sources, public policy regarding nuclear power in the region varies greatly by country, on account of the significant inherent risks like long-term storage of radioactive waste, the potential for devastating accidents, and the associated costs and timelines for the construction of new nuclear facilities.
