Cyprus in the GMTI 2026
Western Asia · Non-OIC destination
Cyprus ranks #60 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 46 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Cyprus ranks #24. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Cyprus moved down from #57 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 69 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Cyprus, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Cyprus — 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 | 37.7 | #56 |
| 2016 | 40.1 | #71 |
| 2017 | 41.8 | #64 |
| 2018 | 37.5 | #63 |
| 2019 | 36.1 | #68 |
| 2021 | 40 | #57 |
| 2022 | 35 | #61 |
| 2023 | 36 | #69 |
| 2024 | 42 | #56 |
| 2025 | 47 | #57 |
| 2026 | 46 | #60 |
Cyprus — frequently asked questions
Is Cyprus a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Cyprus ranks #60 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 46/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (69/100).
What is Cyprus's GMTI 2026 rank?
Cyprus is ranked #60 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #24 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Cyprus performed in the GMTI over time?
Cyprus has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #56 in 2015 to #60 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Cyprus's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Cyprus scores: Access 42, Communication 25, Environment 69, Services 38 (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.