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6.5% of the world's energy

15.7% of the world's electricity

U.S., France, and Japan together account for 57% of nuclear generated electricity.

439 nuclear power reactors in operation in the world, operating in 31 countries.

United States produces the most nuclear energy, with nuclear power providing 20% of the electricity it consumes

France produces the highest percentage of its electrical energy from nuclear reactors: 80%

European Union - 30% of electricity, although some countries have no nuclear power


Japan's Energy:

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