Tunisia has claimed the 62nd position globally out of 120 countries in the 2026 edition of the World Economic Forum’s Energy Transition Index, scoring 56 points overall, according to the latest report released by the international organization. Tunisia demonstrates notable strength in energy system performance with 62.4 points, though its transition readiness score lags significantly at 46.3 points—highlighting a persistent gap between current energy stability and long-term transformation capacity. At the continental level, Tunisia emerges as the second-best performer in energy transition, trailing only Namibia, which secured the 61st position globally with 56.2 points.
The index, published annually by the World Economic Forum, evaluates nations based on two critical dimensions: the performance of their energy systems and their preparedness to transition toward sustainable energy models. Covering 120 economies, the assessment relies on 44 indicators grouped into three core pillars: energy security, environmental sustainability, and energy equity – which measures access to energy. The framework also evaluates “transition readiness” across five key pillars: regulatory and policy frameworks, investment and financing capacity, innovation, infrastructure quality, and human capital development.
Tunisia’s relatively strong showing is underpinned by near-universal electricity access, stable supply conditions, and a structured national energy network. While the country remains heavily dependent on hydrocarbons, it is gradually expanding its renewable energy portfolio, with solar power emerging as a particular area of growth. However, the nation’s lower readiness score underscores persistent structural constraints, including limited financing capacity, pressing infrastructure modernization needs, and slower-than-anticipated deployment of large-scale clean energy projects.
Namibia tops the African rankings with 56.2 points, followed by Tunisia, with Gabon (66th globally), South Africa (69th), and Morocco (72nd) completing the continent’s top five. The remainder of Africa’s top 10 includes Mauritius, Cameroon, Nigeria, Egypt, and Ghana. Regionally, Sub-Saharan Africa stands out as the fastest-improving region in the 2026 index, posting an average score of 50.10 points – a year-on-year increase of 1.2%.
Globally, Sweden retains its position as the world’s leading energy transition performer for the third consecutive year, benefiting from long-term policy consistency, robust infrastructure, and a predominantly renewable energy mix. The Scandinavian nation is joined at the summit by Finland, Denmark, Estonia, and Norway—all distinguished by their ability to balance energy security with sustainability while demonstrating advanced transition readiness. Western European economies, including France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, continue to perform strongly but face persistent challenges linked to energy mix transitions, investment cycles, and infrastructure adaptation.
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