Ecuador in the GMTI 2026
South America · Non-OIC destination
Ecuador ranks #128 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 35 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Ecuador ranks #82. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Ecuador moved down from #121 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 60.3 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Ecuador, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Ecuador — 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 | — | — |
| 2016 | 30 | #117 |
| 2017 | 31 | #115 |
| 2018 | 27.8 | #114 |
| 2019 | 28.9 | #109 |
| 2021 | 30 | #111 |
| 2022 | 28 | #109 |
| 2023 | 31 | #103 |
| 2024 | 33 | #122 |
| 2025 | 36 | #121 |
| 2026 | 35 | #128 |
Ecuador — frequently asked questions
Is Ecuador a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Ecuador ranks #128 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 35/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (60.3/100).
What is Ecuador's GMTI 2026 rank?
Ecuador is ranked #128 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #82 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Ecuador performed in the GMTI over time?
Ecuador has been ranked in the GMTI since 2016, moving from #117 in 2016 to #128 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Ecuador's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Ecuador scores: Access 49.7, Communication 7, Environment 60.3, Services 20.8 (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.