Tunisia has secured the 62nd position worldwide out of 120 countries in the 2026 edition of the World Economic Forum’s Energy Transition Index, with an overall score of 56 points, according to the latest report.
The country records 62.4 points in energy system performance, compared to 46.3 points in transition readiness, reflecting a gap between current energy stability and long-term transformation capacity.
At the African level, Tunisia ranks as the second-best performer in energy transition, just behind Namibia.
The index, published by the World Economic Forum (WEF), evaluates countries based on both the performance of their energy systems and their preparedness to transition toward sustainable energy models. It covers 120 economies and is built on 44 indicators grouped into three core dimensions: energy security, environmental sustainability, and energy equity (access to energy).
It also assesses “transition readiness” across five key pillars: regulatory and policy frameworks, investment and financing capacity, innovation, infrastructure quality, and human capital development.
Solid performance, structural challenges
Tunisia’s relatively strong performance is driven by near-universal electricity access, stable supply conditions, and a structured national energy network. While still largely dependent on hydrocarbons, the country is gradually expanding its renewable energy base, particularly solar power.
However, its lower readiness score highlights persistent structural constraints, including limited financing capacity, infrastructure modernization needs, and slower deployment of large-scale clean energy projects.
Namibia leads Africa
Namibia tops the African ranking and places 61st globally with 56.2 points, narrowly ahead of Tunisia. It is followed by Gabon (66th), South Africa (69th), and Morocco (72nd). The top 10 in Africa also includes Mauritius, Cameroon, Nigeria, Egypt, and Ghana.
Regionally, Sub-Saharan Africa is identified as the fastest-improving region in the 2026 index, posting an average score of 50.10 points, up 1.2% year-on-year.
Global leaders dominated by Northern Europe
Globally, Sweden retains its position as the world’s leading energy transition performer for a third consecutive year, driven by long-term policy consistency, strong infrastructure, and a predominantly renewable energy mix.
It is followed by Finland, Denmark, Estonia, and Norway, all distinguished by their ability to balance energy security with sustainability and advanced transition readiness.
Western European economies, including France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, remain relatively strong performers but continue to face challenges linked to energy mix transitions, investment cycles, and infrastructure adaptation.
