Primary energy from nuclear in USSR
USSR: Primary energy from nuclear was 435.75 terawatt-hours in 1984. ◆ Volatile
Primary energy from nuclear in USSR, 1965–1984
Source: Energy Institute – Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Smil (2017) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary energy from nuclear in USSR is 435.75 terawatt-hours, measured in 1984. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 29.1% on the previous year and up 570.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary energy from nuclear in USSR peaked at 435.75 terawatt-hours in 1984 and was at its lowest, 5.64 terawatt-hours, in 1965.
That places USSR 6th out of 219 countries with data for 1984, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary energy from nuclear in USSR, year by year
| Year | terawatt-hours | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 5.64 terawatt-hours | — |
| 1966 | 6.25 terawatt-hours | +10.9% |
| 1967 | 6.83 terawatt-hours | +9.2% |
| 1968 | 9.5 terawatt-hours | +39.0% |
| 1969 | 11.01 terawatt-hours | +15.9% |
| 1970 | 13.3 terawatt-hours | +20.8% |
| 1971 | 16.32 terawatt-hours | +22.8% |
| 1972 | 29.8 terawatt-hours | +82.5% |
| 1973 | 43.36 terawatt-hours | +45.5% |
| 1974 | 65.03 terawatt-hours | +50.0% |
| 1975 | 86.71 terawatt-hours | +33.3% |
| 1976 | 115.61 terawatt-hours | +33.3% |
| 1977 | 154.64 terawatt-hours | +33.8% |
| 1978 | 158.98 terawatt-hours | +2.8% |
| 1979 | 180.66 terawatt-hours | +13.6% |
| 1980 | 224.01 terawatt-hours | +24.0% |
| 1981 | 263.9 terawatt-hours | +17.8% |
| 1982 | 303.8 terawatt-hours | +15.1% |
| 1983 | 337.56 terawatt-hours | +11.1% |
| 1984 | 435.75 terawatt-hours | +29.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.85 terawatt-hours | 5.64 terawatt-hours | 11.01 terawatt-hours | 5 |
| 1970s | 86.44 terawatt-hours | 13.3 terawatt-hours | 180.66 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 313.01 terawatt-hours | 224.01 terawatt-hours | 435.75 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 primary energy from nuclear in USSR?
- Primary energy from nuclear in USSR was 435.75 terawatt-hours in 1984, 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 USSR?
- The highest recorded value was 435.75 terawatt-hours in 1984.
- What is the lowest primary energy from nuclear recorded in USSR?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.64 terawatt-hours in 1965.
- How does USSR rank for primary energy from nuclear?
- USSR ranks 6th out of 219 countries with data for 1984.
- Is primary energy 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 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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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours of total energy supply.