Bangladesh has ranked 99th out of 120 countries in the Energy Transition Index 2026, lagging behind regional peers amid persistent weaknesses in transition readiness and continued dependence on imported fossil fuels despite improvements in electricity access and overall energy-system performance.
The Energy Transition Index 2026, published on 18 June by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Accenture, assessed countries on their ability to balance energy security, sustainability and affordability while advancing towards cleaner energy systems.
Within South Asia, Sri Lanka emerged as the region's top performer at 68th place, followed by India at 70th. Pakistan ranked 90th, while Nepal stood at 111th.
Sweden remained the world's best-performing country for the third consecutive year, followed by Finland and Denmark. Advanced economies, including China and the United States, occupied 14 of the top 20 positions.
