Ecuador in the GMTI 2026
South America · 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.
Ecuador moved down from #121 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 60 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 (60/100).
What is Ecuador's GMTI 2026 rank?
Ecuador is ranked #128 globally in the GMTI 2026. 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 50, Communication 7, Environment 60, Services 21 (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.