Austria in the GMTI 2026
Western Europe · Non-OIC destination
Austria ranks #133 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 34 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Austria ranks #77. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Austria moved down from #96 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Access, scoring 63 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Austria, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Austria — 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 | 37 | #60 |
| 2016 | 40.3 | #69 |
| 2017 | 42.4 | #61 |
| 2018 | 38.3 | #60 |
| 2019 | 34.7 | #73 |
| 2021 | 37 | #64 |
| 2022 | 32 | #76 |
| 2023 | 35 | #74 |
| 2024 | 39 | #75 |
| 2025 | 40 | #96 |
| 2026 | 34 | #133 |
Austria — frequently asked questions
Is Austria a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Austria ranks #133 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 34/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Access as its strongest pillar (63/100).
What is Austria's GMTI 2026 rank?
Austria is ranked #133 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #77 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Austria performed in the GMTI over time?
Austria has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #60 in 2015 to #133 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Austria's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Austria scores: Access 63, Communication 17, Environment 55, Services 29 (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.