China in the GMTI 2026
Eastern Asia · Non-OIC destination
China ranks #70 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 44 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — China ranks #31. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
China improved 4 positions year-on-year, up from #74 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Access, scoring 70 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — China, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
China — 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 | 41.4 | #49 |
| 2016 | 44.5 | #50 |
| 2017 | 45.9 | #45 |
| 2018 | 41.8 | #47 |
| 2019 | 33.8 | #77 |
| 2021 | 30 | #111 |
| 2022 | 28 | #109 |
| 2023 | 31 | #103 |
| 2024 | 38 | #79 |
| 2025 | 44 | #74 |
| 2026 | 44 | #70 |
China — frequently asked questions
Is China a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, China ranks #70 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 44/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Access as its strongest pillar (70/100).
What is China's GMTI 2026 rank?
China is ranked #70 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #31 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has China performed in the GMTI over time?
China has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #49 in 2015 to #70 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are China's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
China scores: Access 70, Communication 26.7, Environment 57.5, Services 41.2 (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.