(June 20, 2025 | By The Net Zero Circle) Argentina has been ranked 57th out of 118 countries in the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Energy Transition Index (ETI), reflecting moderate progress in building a cleaner, more resilient energy system. Within Latin America and the Caribbean, Argentina holds 9th place, trailing regional leaders such as Brazil and Chile.
The WEF’s ETI evaluates how effectively countries are balancing energy security, sustainability, and equity. It also assesses their readiness to shift from fossil-based systems to low-carbon, affordable, and reliable energy models.
This year’s index shows the fastest global progress since pre-pandemic years, with a 1.1% year-on-year improvement. Over 65% of countries improved their scores, and 28% advanced across all key metrics.
The Nordic nations—Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, and Switzerland—continue to dominate the rankings, underpinned by long-standing political commitment, diversified energy systems, and low carbon intensity.
However, the WEF warns of mounting risks to progress: geopolitical instability, insufficient investment, and a growing disconnect between clean energy innovation and deployment in regions that need it most.
Despite climbing to 57th place, Argentina faces critical challenges. While it has scaled up wind and solar installations, the country still contends with regulatory volatility, underinvestment in grid infrastructure, and economic uncertainty—factors that hinder long-term planning and investor confidence.
At the same time, Argentina's growing focus on hydrogen and clean mobility, coupled with its renewable energy potential in Patagonia and the Pampas, positions it as a regional player to watch in the energy transition space.
The WEF’s analysis calls for urgent capital flows into emerging economies to maintain momentum. In 2024, global clean energy investment exceeded USD 2 trillion, but CO₂ emissions still hit a record 37.8 billion tonnes, partly driven by increased energy demand from data centres, electrification, and cooling systems.
According to Roberto Bocca, Head of Energy at the WEF, “Energy systems are evolving at different speeds. We are seeing more holistic approaches and visible progress—but sustaining this will require much deeper, broader investment.”
