Botswana in the GMTI 2026
Southern Africa · Non-OIC destination
Botswana ranks #106 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 37 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Botswana ranks #61. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Botswana moved down from #103 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Access, scoring 72 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Botswana, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Botswana — 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 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2021 | 30 | #111 |
| 2022 | 29 | #93 |
| 2023 | 30 | #115 |
| 2024 | 36 | #95 |
| 2025 | 39 | #103 |
| 2026 | 37 | #106 |
Botswana — frequently asked questions
Is Botswana a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Botswana ranks #106 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 37/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Access as its strongest pillar (72/100).
What is Botswana's GMTI 2026 rank?
Botswana is ranked #106 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #61 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Botswana performed in the GMTI over time?
Botswana has been ranked in the GMTI since 2021, moving from #111 in 2021 to #106 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Botswana's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Botswana scores: Access 72, Communication 8.7, Environment 65.2, Services 22.8 (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.