Shafiqul Alam and Labanya Prakash Jena
July 16, 2025
These 5 countries are leading the energy transition
This video is part of: Centre for Energy and Materials
The World Economic Forum has published its annual ranking of countries' efforts in the #energy transition, evaluating nations on their energy security, equity, #sustainability and readiness. Familiar leaders are joined by emerging success stories. How is your country advancing?
The World Economic Forum’s Energy Transition Index 2025 ranks countries by how well they are progressing towards secure, equitable, and sustainable energy systems.
Emerging economies play a crucial role
Despite high energy demand growth in emerging markets, investment is lagging behind. Over the past five years, 90% of clean energy investments have gone to advanced economies and China. This creates a mismatch, as 80% of future demand will come from emerging nations.
Progress in China, India, Nigeria, and Brazil
China has surged to 12th place overall and ranks in the top five for transition readiness, attracting 40% of global clean energy investments. India has made advances in energy equity and regulation, while Nigeria has improved significantly, climbing from 109th to 61st in a decade. Brazil leads in Latin America, holding 15th position globally.
Global momentum is strong, but investment gaps remain
Nearly two-thirds of countries improved their scores, signaling the best global progress since 2021. However, to meet future demand, annual clean energy investment needs to nearly triple to $5.6 trillion, particularly in emerging economies.
Watch the video to explore the global energy landscape and what it means for the future. Learn more in Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2025: http://wef.ch/ETI25
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