Burkina Faso in the GMTI 2026
Western Africa · OIC destination
Burkina Faso ranks #60 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 46 out of 100.
Burkina Faso is a member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the OIC and non-OIC groupings are shown for comparison only.
Burkina Faso improved 14 positions year-on-year, up from #74 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 50 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Burkina Faso, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Burkina Faso — 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 | 31.7 | #105 |
| 2017 | 30.7 | #119 |
| 2018 | 29.1 | #106 |
| 2019 | 31.5 | #92 |
| 2021 | 36 | #70 |
| 2022 | 34 | #66 |
| 2023 | 35 | #74 |
| 2024 | 37 | #86 |
| 2025 | 44 | #74 |
| 2026 | 46 | #60 |
Burkina Faso — frequently asked questions
Is Burkina Faso a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Burkina Faso ranks #60 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 46/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (50/100).
What is Burkina Faso's GMTI 2026 rank?
Burkina Faso is ranked #60 globally in the GMTI 2026. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Burkina Faso performed in the GMTI over time?
Burkina Faso has been ranked in the GMTI since 2016, moving from #105 in 2016 to #60 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Burkina Faso's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Burkina Faso scores: Access 39, Communication 12, Environment 50, Services 49 (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.