Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2025

• India ranked 71st out of 118 countries in the Energy Transition Index (ETI) released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).
• The index evaluates countries on:
  • Current energy system performance
  • Readiness of enabling environment

Key Global Rankings

• Top 5: Sweden (1st), Finland, Denmark, Norway, Switzerland
• Other notable rankings:
  • China: 12th (best ever), due to innovation and clean energy investment
  • USA: 17th, strong energy security and improved sustainability
  • Pakistan: 101st
  • Congo: Lowest rank (118th)

Global Trends

• Overall ETI scores in 2025 rose by 1.1%, more than double the previous 3-year average.
• Improvement attributed to:
  • Lower energy prices
  • Subsidy reforms
  • Increased clean energy share
  • Decline in energy and emissions intensity

India’s Performance

• Progress seen in:
  • Energy efficiency
  • Investment capacity
• Marked improvement in energy equity and sustainability

(Source: WEF)