Cabo Verde in the GMTI 2026
Western Africa · Non-OIC destination
Cabo Verde ranks #140 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 33 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Cabo Verde ranks #82. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Cabo Verde moved down from #132 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 61 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Cabo Verde, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Cabo Verde — 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 | 25 | #137 |
| 2022 | 24 | #135 |
| 2023 | 27 | #133 |
| 2024 | 31 | #128 |
| 2025 | 34 | #132 |
| 2026 | 33 | #140 |
Cabo Verde — frequently asked questions
Is Cabo Verde a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Cabo Verde ranks #140 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 33/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (61/100).
What is Cabo Verde's GMTI 2026 rank?
Cabo Verde is ranked #140 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #82 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Cabo Verde performed in the GMTI over time?
Cabo Verde has been ranked in the GMTI since 2021, moving from #137 in 2021 to #140 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Cabo Verde's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Cabo Verde scores: Access 45, Communication 1, Environment 61, Services 22 (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.