Electricity generation from nuclear in USSR
USSR: Electricity generation from nuclear was 143.8 terawatt-hours in 1984. ◆ Volatile
Electricity generation from nuclear in USSR, 1965–1984
Source: Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 1984, electricity generation from nuclear in USSR stood at 143.8 terawatt-hours. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is up 29.1% on the previous year and up 570.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, electricity generation from nuclear in USSR peaked at 143.8 terawatt-hours in 1984 and was at its lowest, 1.86 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
USSR ranks 6th of 209 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Electricity generation from nuclear in USSR, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 1.86 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1966 | 2.06 terawatt-hours | +10.9% |
| 1967 | 2.25 terawatt-hours | +9.2% |
| 1968 | 3.13 terawatt-hours | +39.0% |
| 1969 | 3.63 terawatt-hours | +15.9% |
| 1970 | 4.39 terawatt-hours | +20.8% |
| 1971 | 5.39 terawatt-hours | +22.8% |
| 1972 | 9.83 terawatt-hours | +82.5% |
| 1973 | 14.31 terawatt-hours | +45.5% |
| 1974 | 21.46 terawatt-hours | +50.0% |
| 1975 | 28.62 terawatt-hours | +33.3% |
| 1976 | 38.15 terawatt-hours | +33.3% |
| 1977 | 51.03 terawatt-hours | +33.8% |
| 1978 | 52.46 terawatt-hours | +2.8% |
| 1979 | 59.62 terawatt-hours | +13.6% |
| 1980 | 73.92 terawatt-hours | +24.0% |
| 1981 | 87.09 terawatt-hours | +17.8% |
| 1982 | 100.25 terawatt-hours | +15.1% |
| 1983 | 111.39 terawatt-hours | +11.1% |
| 1984 | 143.8 terawatt-hours | +29.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.59 terawatt-hours | 1.86 terawatt-hours | 3.63 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 28.53 terawatt-hours | 4.39 terawatt-hours | 59.62 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 103.29 terawatt-hours | 73.92 terawatt-hours | 143.8 terawatt-hours | 5 |
Countries ranked near USSR
More energy & mining data for USSR
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.57 % change on previous year (1991)
- Gas production 5,564 terawatt-hours (1984)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 20,217 kilowatt-hours per person (1984)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 5,564 terawatt-hours (1984)
- Gas production per person 20,217 kilowatt-hours per person (1984)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.57 % change on previous year (1991)
- Fossil fuel consumption, annual growth rate 2.84 % change on previous year (1984)
- Annual change in primary energy use, annual growth rate -34.91 % change on previous year (1991)
- Primary energy use, annual growth rate -1.57 % change on previous year (1991)
- Oil consumption, annual growth rate 0.0144 % change on previous year (1984)
Frequently asked questions
- What is electricity generation from nuclear in USSR?
- Electricity generation from nuclear in USSR was 143.8 terawatt-hours in 1984, according to Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest electricity generation from nuclear recorded in USSR?
- The highest recorded value was 143.8 terawatt-hours in 1984.
- What is the lowest electricity generation from nuclear recorded in USSR?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.86 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does USSR rank for electricity generation from nuclear?
- USSR ranks 6th out of 209 countries with data for 1984.
- Is electricity generation from nuclear rising or falling in USSR?
- Over the last ten years it is up 570.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this USSR data come from?
- The figures come from Ember (2026) and other sources – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Electricity generation from nuclear. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours.