Chile in the GMTI 2026
South America · Non-OIC destination
Chile ranks #115 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 36 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Chile ranks #70. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Chile moved down from #103 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 66.5 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Chile, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Chile — 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 | 32 | #75 |
| 2016 | 32.7 | #100 |
| 2017 | 33.7 | #97 |
| 2018 | 32.5 | #87 |
| 2019 | 32.4 | #84 |
| 2021 | 33 | #86 |
| 2022 | 29 | #93 |
| 2023 | 31 | #103 |
| 2024 | 37 | #86 |
| 2025 | 39 | #103 |
| 2026 | 36 | #115 |
Chile — frequently asked questions
Is Chile a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Chile ranks #115 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 36/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (66.5/100).
What is Chile's GMTI 2026 rank?
Chile is ranked #115 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #70 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Chile performed in the GMTI over time?
Chile has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #75 in 2015 to #115 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Chile's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Chile scores: Access 44.3, Communication 5.7, Environment 66.5, Services 22.4 (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.