Primary energy from nuclear in United States
United States: Primary energy from nuclear was 2,503 terawatt-hours in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy from nuclear in United States, 1965–2025
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2025, primary energy from nuclear in United States stood at 2,503 terawatt-hours.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.4% on the previous year and down 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from nuclear in United States peaked at 2,582 terawatt-hours in 2019 and was at its lowest, 11.66 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places United States 1st out of 213 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 27.62 terawatt-hours | 11.66 terawatt-hours | 44.43 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 464.91 terawatt-hours | 69.55 terawatt-hours | 881.67 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,192 terawatt-hours | 801.01 terawatt-hours | 1,689 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,053 terawatt-hours | 1,840 terawatt-hours | 2,323 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,499 terawatt-hours | 2,405 terawatt-hours | 2,572 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,544 terawatt-hours | 2,454 terawatt-hours | 2,582 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,489 terawatt-hours | 2,461 terawatt-hours | 2,520 terawatt-hours | 6 |
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More energy & mining data for United States
- Fuel imports 7.5% (2024)
- Ores and metals imports 2.1% (2024)
- Ores and metals exports 2.9% (2024)
- Gas production 10,737 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 30,919 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 10,737 terawatt-hours (2025)
- Gas production per person 30,919 kilowatt-hours per person (2025)
- Fuel exports 18.3% (2024)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.3% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 45.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary energy from nuclear in United States?
- Primary energy from nuclear in United States was 2,503 terawatt-hours 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 primary energy from nuclear recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 2,582 terawatt-hours in 2019.
- What is the lowest primary energy from nuclear recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.66 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does United States rank for primary energy from nuclear?
- United States ranks 1st out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary energy from nuclear rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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 Primary energy from nuclear. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.