Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) in the GMTI 2026
Southern Africa · Non-OIC destination
Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) 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 — Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) ranks #82. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) moved down from #136 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Access, scoring 60 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) — 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 | 30.4 | #83 |
| 2016 | 30.8 | #110 |
| 2017 | 31 | #114 |
| 2018 | 26.8 | #118 |
| 2019 | 27.3 | #122 |
| 2021 | 27 | #129 |
| 2022 | 25 | #129 |
| 2023 | 28 | #129 |
| 2024 | 30 | #135 |
| 2025 | 33 | #136 |
| 2026 | 33 | #140 |
Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) — frequently asked questions
Is Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) ranks #140 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 33/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Access as its strongest pillar (60/100).
What is Eswatini (formerly Swaziland)'s GMTI 2026 rank?
Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) is ranked #140 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #82 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) performed in the GMTI over time?
Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #83 in 2015 to #140 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Eswatini (formerly Swaziland)'s ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) scores: Access 60, Communication 15, Environment 56, Services 19 (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.