Cuba in the GMTI 2026
Caribbean · Non-OIC destination
Cuba 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 — Cuba ranks #82. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Cuba moved down from #136 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 65 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Cuba, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Cuba — 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 | 26.7 | #95 |
| 2016 | 29.4 | #119 |
| 2017 | 32.4 | #108 |
| 2018 | 26.3 | #122 |
| 2019 | 26.9 | #125 |
| 2021 | 29 | #121 |
| 2022 | 26 | #123 |
| 2023 | 29 | #119 |
| 2024 | 31 | #128 |
| 2025 | 33 | #136 |
| 2026 | 33 | #140 |
Cuba — frequently asked questions
Is Cuba a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Cuba 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 (65/100).
What is Cuba's GMTI 2026 rank?
Cuba is ranked #140 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #82 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Cuba performed in the GMTI over time?
Cuba has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #95 in 2015 to #140 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Cuba's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Cuba scores: Access 36, Communication 7, Environment 65, Services 17 (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.