Canada in the GMTI 2026
Northern America · Non-OIC destination
Canada ranks #56 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 47 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Canada ranks #20. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Canada moved down from #48 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 61 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Canada, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Canada — 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 | 40.4 | #52 |
| 2016 | 44.1 | #52 |
| 2017 | 45.1 | #49 |
| 2018 | 42.1 | #45 |
| 2019 | 41.3 | #54 |
| 2021 | 42 | #50 |
| 2022 | 37 | #54 |
| 2023 | 41 | #52 |
| 2024 | 41 | #63 |
| 2025 | 49 | #48 |
| 2026 | 47 | #56 |
Canada — frequently asked questions
Is Canada a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Canada ranks #56 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 47/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (61/100).
What is Canada's GMTI 2026 rank?
Canada is ranked #56 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #20 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Canada performed in the GMTI over time?
Canada has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #52 in 2015 to #56 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Canada's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Canada scores: Access 49, Communication 34, Environment 61, Services 46 (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.