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Rabat – Morocco has been ranked 72nd globally in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2026, placing it sixth in the MENA region and fifth in Africa.
Morocco recorded an overall ETI score of 54.5 points, with a system performance score of 58.4 and a transition readiness score of 48.6.
The annual index evaluates 120 countries on their progress toward secure, affordable and sustainable energy systems, while also measuring their readiness to support long-term energy transformation through factors such as policy, infrastructure, innovation, investment, and human capital.
Morocco outperformed several regional peers, including Egypt (84th), Algeria (94th), Nigeria (80th), and Kuwait (102nd), while trailing behind the UAE (49th), Namibia (61st), Tunisia (62nd), Jordan (67th), and South Africa (69th).
The report noted that the MENAP (Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan) region experienced a 0.9% decline in overall energy transition performance in 2026, reflecting weaker system performance and transition readiness.
Saudi Arabia, ranked 55th globally with a score of 57.4, was highlighted by the WEF for improving its position through stronger financial support, faster renewable energy deployment, and investments in large-scale battery storage.
Globally, Sweden retained first place for the third consecutive year with an ETI score of 75.3, followed by Finland and Denmark. Advanced economies continued to dominate the rankings, accounting for 14 of the world’s top 20 performers. China was the highest-ranked emerging economy, placing 14th globally, while Brazil ranked 17th and the United States 19th.
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The WEF said global energy transition progress has largely stalled in 2026. While energy system performance improved slightly, transition readiness declined for the first time in more than a decade. The report pointed to rising financing costs, policy uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and infrastructure bottlenecks as key obstacles slowing progress.
“2026 marks a clear inflection point, with readiness slowing or declining across most regions. This shift highlights growing divergence not only in performance levels but in the underlying capacity to sustain progress,” reads the report.
Overall, 67 of the 120 countries assessed improved their ETI scores this year, while 53 recorded declines. According to the WEF, future progress will depend on countries’ ability to strengthen energy security, expand infrastructure, and create stable conditions for investment in clean energy technologies.
