Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2025

Key energy indicators Average share of clean energy (%) 13.3%Average net energy imports (% of energy use) -306. 1% 4.5 Average energy intensity (MJ/$2017 PPP GDP) 48.7 Average CO2 intensity (CO2/TES)A2.2 Equity leaders: top five System performance Transition readinessNote: MJ = megajoule; PPP = purchasing power parity; TES = total energy supply. Source: International Energy Agency (IEA); US Energy Information Administration (EIA); World Bank. Source: World Economic Forum. Score (0 –100)Top five equity leaders 2025 (from highest to lowest): Qatar, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Norway, US. 80 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 202560 40 20Country group Global averageBalancing equity and sustainability: Most equity leaders maintain low household energy prices through substantial fossil fuel subsidies or price controls – particularly in Gulf states like Qatar, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. While these measures support equity by improving affordability, they can strain fiscal space and slow progress on clean energy deployment, creating tension between equity and sustainability goals. Domestic energy resource advantage: These countries benefit from rich local fossil fuel reserves, ensuring low-cost, secure energy access. While fossil fuels still dominate, there is growing integration of renewables – such as solar energy in the Gulf, Norway’ near-total hydropower, and the US’ rapid growth in wind and solar, supported by policy frameworks. Incentives driving green equity: Some countries set themselves apart by using dual approaches – keeping energy affordable while pushing for clean transformation through policies like tax incentives and public investments. These measures help make clean technologies more accessible and cost-effective.Transition readiness Source: World Economic Forum.Overall narrative System performance 20 40 60 80 100Regulations and political commitment Finance and investment Education and human capitalInfrastructure Innovation0 0 20 40 80 100Equity Sustainability Security60Average 2025 score changeAverage ETI score 60.4 0.58% Country group Global average Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2025 60