Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2025

Source: World Economic Forum.Key energy indicators Average share of clean energy (%) 22.4%Average net energy imports (% of energy use) 50.2% 2.7 Average energy intensity (MJ/$2017 PPP GDP) 43.5 Average CO2 intensity (CO2/TES) Note: MJ = megajoule; PPP = purchasing power parity; TES = total energy supply. Source: International Energy Agency (IEA); US Energy Information Administration (EIA); World Bank.Average 2025 score changeAverage ETI score 70.9 0.01% A2.4 Transition readiness leaders: top five Score (0 –100)Top five transition readiness leaders 2025 (from highest to lowest): Sweden, Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, China. 80 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 202560 40 20Country group Global averageStrong policy frameworks driving innovation and resilience: These countries lead in establishing robust regulatory environments that encourage clean technology development, infrastructure modernization and emissions control, strengthening their transition readiness across sectors. High levels of infrastructure and technology deployment: Significant investments in grid modernization, smart technologies and efficient transport networks have enhanced system reliability and adaptability, positioning these countries at the forefront of the energy transition. Strong education and human capital foundations: These countries benefit from well-established education systems and targeted workforce development programmes, ensuring a steady pipeline of skills essential for energy transition and clean technology deployment. Strategic financial investments accelerating transition pathways: Targeted public- and private-sector investments – ranging from green bonds to venture capital for clean technologies – have supported the scaling of sustainable energy projects and emerging technologies across industries. Innovation leadership: Sustained investments in R&D and active support for clean tech industries have positioned these nations as global leaders in developing and scaling decarbonization technologies. Global influence in shaping sustainable transition standards: These countries not only advance their domestic energy transitions but also play a key role in international collaboration, influencing global climate policy, technology transfer and sustainable finance frameworks. Source: World Economic Forum.Overall narrative System performance Transition readiness System performance Transition readiness 0 20 40 60 80 100Equity Sustainability SecurityRegulations and political commitment Finance and investment Education and human capitalInfrastructure Innovation0 20 40 60 80 1000 Country group Global average Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2025 62