Nuclear Power Capacity: China vs World 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
Nuclear power capacity comparison. China has 15%+ of global nuclear capacity.
Quick Answer
China had 68 GW of nuclear power capacity in 2025, 16.8% of global capacity. From 2.9% in 2010, China rapidly expanded nuclear power. China has one-sixth of world's nuclear capacity. Data from IAEA covers 2010-2025.
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Data table
Data table
Showing all 4 observations from 2010 to 2025.
| Period | China | World total | World minus china | China share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10.8 | 375 | 364.2 | 2.9 |
| 2015 | 26.1 | 382 | 355.9 | 6.8 |
| 2020 | 49.9 | 393 | 343.1 | 12.7 |
| 2025 | 68.0 | 405 | 337.0 | 16.8 |
About This Dataset
Nuclear power capacity comparison. China has 15%+ of global nuclear capacity.
The latest row (2025) reports China: 68 GW and world total: 405 GW. The dataset spans 4 data points from 2010 to 2025, updated yearly.
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Citation Format:
China Data Portal (2026). Nuclear Power Capacity: China vs World. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/nuclear-power-china-vs-world/
Primary Source:
IAEA
Data as of:
2025
API Access:
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What does the Nuclear Power Capacity: China vs World dataset report for 2025?
The latest row (2025) reports China: 68 GW and world total: 405 GW. This dataset includes 4 data points covering 2010 to 2025.
Where does Nuclear Power Capacity: China vs World data come from?
Nuclear Power Capacity: China vs World data is sourced from IAEA and structured by China Data Portal for charting, CSV download, and API access.
Where can I download Nuclear Power Capacity: China vs World data?
You can download Nuclear Power Capacity: China vs World data from China Data Portal via our free API at https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/nuclear-power-china-vs-world. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.
What is the data range for Nuclear Power Capacity: China vs World?
The Nuclear Power Capacity: China vs World dataset covers 2010 to 2025, with 4 data points. Data source: IAEA.