Top 10 countries fostering effective energy transition in 2025: Where does India rank?

Advanced economies continue to lead, occupying 16 of the top 20 spots in the ETI rankings.

Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, and Switzerland topped the list, excelling in energy diversification, clean energy adoption, robust policies, and reliable infrastructure.

Notably, Latvia entered the ETI top 10 for the first time in 2025. Emerging Europe and Asia also made significant strides, driven by targeted reforms, enhanced infrastructure, and increased clean energy investments.

Top 10 countries leading in the Energy Transition Index 2025:

Where does India rank, and how does it compare to China and the United States of America?

Among the largest economies, China has achieved its best-ever position at 12th, driven by strong innovation and the highest clean energy acquisition volumes in the world.

The US ranks 17th due to its solid security measures and improvements in sustainability.

India’s global ranking on the WEF Energy Transition Index 2025: It stands at 71st position with an ETI score of 53.3 in 2025.

However, it has slipped down to its previous year’s position – 63rd in the 2024 Global Energy Transition Index but made notable strides in reducing CH4 emissions and boosting energy efficiency and clean energy investment capability this year.

To boost its ranking, it can improvement in grid reliability, rural energy access, and reduced reliance on imported energy could boost energy security and equity. Investment in infrastructure and renewable sources could also speed up this transition.