Nuclear Energy Generation
This dataset contains yearly electricity generation from nuclear energy measured in terawatt-hours (TWh) for countries and regions worldwide.
Dataset Metrics
Data Format
Dataset Schema (4 features)
| Name | Type | Nullable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entity | string | No | Name of the country, region, or geopolitical entity associated with the electricity generation data. |
| Code | string | Yes | Standardized three-letter country code identifying the entity. |
| Year | integer | No | Calendar year for which the nuclear electricity generation value is recorded. |
| Electricity from nuclear - TWh | float | No | Total electricity generated from nuclear energy sources in the specified year measured in terawatt-hours (TWh). |
License & Compliance
About This Dataset
The dataset provides time-series information on electricity generated from nuclear power plants across different countries and geographic entities. Each row represents a specific country or region in a particular year and records the amount of electricity generated from nuclear sources measured in terawatt-hours (TWh). The dataset enables historical analysis of nuclear energy production trends globally.
Data Quality
The dataset is consistently structured with four columns and standardized numeric measurements. Some records have missing values in the country code column, likely corresponding to regional aggregates or entities that do not have standardized ISO codes. Numeric values appear consistent and formatted correctly.
Use Cases
Global energy production analysis, nuclear energy trend analysis, electricity generation forecasting, policy research on nuclear energy, and comparative studies of energy sources across countries.
Limitations
The dataset focuses solely on nuclear electricity generation and does not include other energy sources for comparison. Missing country codes may require additional preprocessing for integration with other datasets. Regional aggregates may also overlap with individual country data.
Methodology
The dataset was likely compiled from international energy statistics sources that track electricity generation by energy source. Generation values are standardized and reported in terawatt-hours to allow consistent comparison across countries and time.
Geographic Coverage
Source Information
Governance & Review
Usage & Restrictions
License: CC-BY 4.0 — This dataset is licensed for use by the purchasing entity. Refer to the specific license terms for permitted use.
Access Control: Download links are time-limited and single-use. All access is logged for audit purposes.