The World Economic Forum (WEF) released its 'Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2026' in June 2026. Sweden topped the rankings with a score of 75.3, followed by Finland (74.1) and Denmark (72.6). India climbed two places to the 70th spot with a score of 54.9, up 1.9% over 2025, emerging as one of the top gainers. Global energy transition readiness declined by 0.76% — its first drop in over a decade — despite total energy investments reaching USD 3.3 trillion, including USD 2.3 trillion in clean energy. The DRC ranked last (120th).
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WEF Energy Transition Index 2026: Sweden Tops Rankings; India Climbs to 70th Spot
Key Points
- The World Economic Forum (WEF) released its 'Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2026' in June 2026
- Sweden topped the rankings with a score of 75.3, followed by Finland (74.1) and Denmark (72.6)
- India climbed two places to the 70th spot with a score of 54.9, up 1.9% over 2025, emerging as one of the top gainers
- Global energy transition readiness declined by 0.76% — its first drop in over a decade — despite total energy investments reaching USD 3.3 trillion, including USD 2.3 trillion in clean energy
- The DRC ranked last (120th)
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• WEF ETI 2026: Sweden #1 (75.3); Finland #2 (74.1); Denmark #3 (72.6) • India: 70th rank (score 54.9, +1.9% over 2025); among top gainers • Global readiness declined 0.76% (first drop in decade); investment: USD 3.3 trillion • Published by WEF + Accenture (16th year); DRC ranked last (120th)
