Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2025

Note: Data refers to the 118 countries covered by the 2025 ETI, energy supply and emissions data is for the year 2022, and population data is for 2023. Source: World Economic Forum; World Bank; International Energy Agency.Regional performance snapshot FIGURE 4 Percentage of global population Percentage of global total energy supply Percentage of global CO2 emissionsEmerging Asia Security Equity Sustainability Strong momentum is seen in transition readiness, driven by financial investment, regulation and equity. Persistent coal reliance and lack of diversification present challenges.63.964.8 55.5Emerging Europe Security Equity Sustainability Fastest-growing region, with progress driven by price-related equity improvements, infrastructure upgrades and enhanced education systems.69.868.2 58.2Advanced economies Security Equity Sustainability Continue to lead the global energy transition with strong innovation ecosystems, regulatory maturity and investment capacity. However, emerging political fragmentation and permitting delays are challenging execution speed.71.872.9 57.6 Latin America and the Caribbean Security Equity Sustainability High renewable penetration supports equity and sustainability, though institutional volatility and financing gaps for clean technology scale-up hinder broader progress.64.966.4 62.8Sub-Saharan Africa Security Equity Sustainability Gains are seen in rural electrification and regulatory commitment, though progress is uneven due to underinvestment, low access rates and institutional barriers.50.062.4 62.8Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan Security Equity Sustainability Progress is seen in solar and hydrogen, with equity improvements and political commitment. However, fossil fuel dependency and grid inflexibility remain major barriers.73.565.6 39.5 13% 31%65.8 Average ETI score 28% 7% 5%54.3 Average ETI score 4% 3%3%3%59.4 Average ETI score 2%3%11%48.8 Average ETI score 46% 38% 44%53.2 Average ETI score 8% 7% 7%5 2.1 Average ETI score