WEF Energy Transition Index 2025: India Ranks 71st and Sweden Leads Globally.
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In June 2025, the World Economic Forum (WEF) released its Energy Transition Index (ETI) for 2025. India ranked 71st out of 118 countries, while Sweden topped the list, highlighting India’s progress in efficiency and investment amid challenges from energy security and coal dependence.
- Compiled annually by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Accenture, the ETI evaluates countries on energy system performance (security, sustainability, equity) and transition readiness (regulation, infrastructure, innovation).
- India ranked 71st among 118 countries, falling from 63rd in 2024. Its overall score is 53.3, driven by gains in system performance (60.4) and transition readiness (42.7).
- Recent developments in India’s energy sector include improved energy efficiency, reduced energy intensity, and increased clean energy investments. Access to clean cooking fuels and rural electrification has also advanced, promoting inclusive energy growth. However, India still heavily relies on coal and fossil fuels, with ongoing challenges in grid modernization and reliability. Significant regional disparities persist in infrastructure and energy access, particularly between urban centers and underserved rural or remote areas.
Main Point :- (i) Sweden leads the ranking, followed by Finland, Denmark, Norway, and Switzerland in the top five.
(ii) Other key rankings: China 12th, US 17th, Pakistan 101st, while Congo ranked last.
(iii) Global ETI scores rose by 1.1% in 2025, indicating regained momentum. However, only 28% of countries advanced in all three dimensions (security, equity, sustainability). India must accelerate grid upgrades, renewable deployment, and regulatory reforms to climb higher.
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