Australia in the GMTI 2026
Australia & New Zealand · Non-OIC destination
Australia ranks #39 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 52 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Australia ranks #10. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Australia moved down from #34 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 68 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Australia, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Australia — GMTI score and rank by year
The GMTI moved to a 0–100 scale in 2015; no edition was published in 2020.
| Year | GMTI Score | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 45.1 | #39 |
| 2016 | 46.6 | #44 |
| 2017 | 46.7 | #42 |
| 2018 | 44.7 | #37 |
| 2019 | 44.3 | #41 |
| 2021 | 45 | #42 |
| 2022 | 42 | #40 |
| 2023 | 45 | #40 |
| 2024 | 48 | #39 |
| 2025 | 54 | #34 |
| 2026 | 52 | #39 |
Australia — frequently asked questions
Is Australia a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Australia ranks #39 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 52/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (68/100).
What is Australia's GMTI 2026 rank?
Australia is ranked #39 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #10 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Australia performed in the GMTI over time?
Australia has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #39 in 2015 to #39 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Australia's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Australia scores: Access 42, Communication 50, Environment 68, Services 45 (each out of 100). ACES measures Access, Communication, Environment and Services readiness for Muslim travellers.
Source: Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026. How to cite: “Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, crescentrating.com/insights/gmti”. Data updated June 2026.