India Ranks 70th in WEF Energy Transition Index 2026
Why in the news
The World Economic Forum’s Energy Transition Index 2026 was reported on 20 to 21 June, placing India 70th out of 120 countries with a score of 54.9.
Key facts
- India: rank 70 of 120, score 54.9, a 1.9% rise over 2025; one report says it moved up two places.
- Top three: Sweden, Finland, Denmark.
- Jobs: low-carbon jobs in India grew 24% in 2024, with about 1.3 million in renewable energy.
- Global trend: readiness fell 0.76% despite USD 3.3 trillion in energy investment.
| Country | Score |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 75.3 |
| Finland | 74.1 |
| Denmark | 72.6 |
| India (rank 70) | 54.9 |
About the index
The index, from the World Economic Forum, measures how ready countries are for an energy transition. Rankings and scores are published each year.
Exam angle
- Note the publisher: World Economic Forum.
- Memorise India’s rank (70) and the top three countries.
- Index questions usually ask the rank, the publisher and the leading country.