Morocco Ranks 70th in Global Energy Transition Index, Leads Among African Nations

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In the 2025 Energy Transition Index (ETI) released by the World Economic Forum (WEF), Morocco has secured the 70th position among 118 countries, with an overall score of 53.7 points. This index assesses countries on two main pillars: their current energy system performance and their preparedness for a future-oriented, sustainable energy transition.

In contrast, Sweden maintained its long-standing leadership in global energy transition, ranking 1st with a high score of 77.5 points, followed closely by Finland and Denmark, reflecting the strong and consistent performance of Nordic countries in clean energy innovation and sustainability.

Regionally, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) stood out within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) zone, achieving 43rd place globally with 58.4 points, ahead of Morocco. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was at the bottom of the list, ranked 118th, underscoring persistent challenges in infrastructure, governance, and energy access.

Within Africa, Morocco is considered one of the leading countries in clean energy adoption, thanks to substantial investments in solar and wind energy, most notably the Noor Ouarzazate Solar Complex, one of the world’s largest. Only a handful of African countries, including Egypt and Mauritius, generally rank near Morocco, indicating North African leadership in energy transition efforts.

 While not at the top globally, Morocco outperforms several Sub-Saharan African nations in the index, such as:

• South Africa (ranking typically in the 80s or 90s in previous ETI reports),
• Nigeria, which continues to struggle with grid reliability and dependence on fossil fuels,
• Kenya, which, despite strong geothermal development, lacks broader system integration.

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While Morocco’s 70th place may seem mid-tier globally, it reflects strong relative progress within the African context. The country is recognised as a regional pioneer in renewable energy, but it still has substantial room for improvement to close the gap with global front-runners and meet climate and sustainability commitments. Continued investment, innovation, and supportive policy frameworks will be essential to elevate Morocco’s standing and help drive Africa’s broader energy transition.