Annual percentage change in primary energy from nuclear in OECD (EI)
OECD (EI): Annual percentage change in primary energy from nuclear was -0.1% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Annual percentage change in primary energy from nuclear in OECD (EI), 1966–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for annual percentage change in primary energy from nuclear in OECD (EI) is -0.1%, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 103.2% on the previous year and up 87.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual percentage change in primary energy from nuclear in OECD (EI) peaked at 41.2% in 1971 and was at its lowest, -9.1%, in 2012.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 25.0% | 17.2% | 36.6% | 4 |
| 1970s | 26.4% | 2.5% | 41.2% | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.4% | 4.1% | 20.0% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.9% | -1.0% | 5.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2% | -3.5% | 4.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.2% | -9.1% | 2.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.9% | -6.4% | 2.7% | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for OECD (EI)
- Gas production 16,830 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 16,830 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Share of electricity generation from fossil fuels 47.5% (2025)
- Primary energy from fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewables 9.3% (2025)
- Gas consumption 18,113 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel consumption by fuel 18,113 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Electricity generation from nuclear 1,879 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Share of primary energy from nuclear 9.3% (2025)
- Coal production 7,718 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Annual change in primary energy use 478.07 terawatt-hours (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual percentage change in primary energy from nuclear in OECD (EI)?
- Annual percentage change in primary energy from nuclear in OECD (EI) was -0.1% in 2025, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual percentage change in primary energy from nuclear recorded in OECD (EI)?
- The highest recorded value was 41.2% in 1971.
- What is the lowest annual percentage change in primary energy from nuclear recorded in OECD (EI)?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.1% in 2012.
- How does OECD (EI) rank for annual percentage change in primary energy from nuclear?
- OECD (EI) ranks 3rd out of 3 groups with data for 2025.
- Is annual percentage change in primary energy from nuclear rising or falling in OECD (EI)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 87.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this OECD (EI) data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual percentage change in primary energy from nuclear. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage change in total energy supply relative to the previous year.