Dominican Republic in the GMTI 2026
Caribbean · Non-OIC destination
Dominican Republic 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 — Dominican Republic ranks #64. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Dominican Republic improved 6 positions year-on-year, up from #121 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 60 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Dominican Republic, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Dominican Republic — 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 | 25.7 | #97 |
| 2016 | 28 | #123 |
| 2017 | 30.6 | #120 |
| 2018 | 27.8 | #113 |
| 2019 | 30.5 | #98 |
| 2021 | 31 | #100 |
| 2022 | 30 | #87 |
| 2023 | 33 | #88 |
| 2024 | 34 | #114 |
| 2025 | 36 | #121 |
| 2026 | 36 | #115 |
Dominican Republic — frequently asked questions
Is Dominican Republic a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Dominican Republic 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 (60/100).
What is Dominican Republic's GMTI 2026 rank?
Dominican Republic is ranked #115 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #64 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Dominican Republic performed in the GMTI over time?
Dominican Republic has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #97 in 2015 to #115 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Dominican Republic's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Dominican Republic scores: Access 43, Communication 5, Environment 60, Services 24 (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.