France remains the dominant producer of nuclear heat in Europe, accounting for a significant share of the overall production with 102.93 Million Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent in 2024. Ukraine and Germany follow distantly with 20.8 and 17.1 respectively. Notable trends include France's slight decline of -0.89% and Ukraine's -1.35% year-on-year reduction in 2023. Germany and the United Kingdom observed notable declines with -2.66% and -2.49% respectively. Belgium stood out with a 4.76% increase, suggesting possible recent enhancements or expansions in their nuclear capabilities.
On the other hand, countries like Spain, Czech Republic, Finland and Bulgaria have shown modest yet positive year-on-year growth, implying stability or minor expansions in their capacities. The Netherlands, while having one of the smallest outputs, demonstrated a 2.08% increase indicating potential future developments in nuclear heat production.
Looking into future trends, it will be important to observe how policy shifts towards renewable energy sources might impact nuclear heat production in Europe. Countries currently expanding their nuclear capabilities may continue to increase their output, while nations focusing on decommissioning older plants might see further declines. Additionally, advancements in nuclear technology and international collaborations may influence future production dynamics.
Top countries in Production of Nuclear Heat by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Tonnes Of Oil Equivalent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 102,930 | 2023 | +1.51% | -0.89% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ukraine | 20,800 | 2023 | +0.23% | -1.35% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 17,100 | 2023 | -1.39% | -2.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Sweden | 16,450 | 2023 | +5.8% | -0.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 14,990 | 2023 | +0.19% | +0.7% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 12,390 | 2023 | -2.13% | -2.49% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 8,780 | 2023 | +2.79% | +4.76% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 7,820 | 2023 | +1.15% | +0.98% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Finland | 5,610 | 2023 | +0.066% | +0.61% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 4,350 | 2023 | +0.56% | +0.87% | View data |
