China Drives Global Nuclear Power Generation To A New Record The latest Statistical Review of World Energy reveals that global nuclear power generation has reached an all time high in 2025, driven primarily by China's rapid growth.
This achievement marks a significant milestone for the industry but also raises important questions about the sustainability and equity of nuclear development.
China's contributions to global nuclear generation are striking: without them, output would have declined last year. The stark reality underscores vast disparities in nuclear development across the globe.