Belgium in the GMTI 2026
Western Europe · Non-OIC destination
Belgium ranks #101 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 38 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Belgium ranks #53. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Belgium moved down from #74 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Access, scoring 57 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Belgium, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Belgium — 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 | 47.5 | #32 |
| 2016 | 48.1 | #39 |
| 2017 | 44.8 | #51 |
| 2018 | 38.9 | #58 |
| 2019 | 31.2 | #93 |
| 2021 | 40 | #57 |
| 2022 | 35 | #61 |
| 2023 | 38 | #60 |
| 2024 | 44 | #51 |
| 2025 | 44 | #74 |
| 2026 | 38 | #101 |
Belgium — frequently asked questions
Is Belgium a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Belgium ranks #101 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 38/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Access as its strongest pillar (57/100).
What is Belgium's GMTI 2026 rank?
Belgium is ranked #101 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #53 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Belgium performed in the GMTI over time?
Belgium has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #32 in 2015 to #101 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Belgium's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Belgium scores: Access 57, Communication 20, Environment 55, Services 37 (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.