France in the GMTI 2026
Western Europe · Non-OIC destination
France ranks #56 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 47 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — France ranks #20. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
France moved down from #53 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Access, scoring 63 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — France, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
France — 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 | 48.2 | #31 |
| 2016 | 51.6 | #32 |
| 2017 | 52.1 | #34 |
| 2018 | 45.2 | #36 |
| 2019 | 46.4 | #36 |
| 2021 | 46 | #36 |
| 2022 | 41 | #43 |
| 2023 | 44 | #43 |
| 2024 | 46 | #45 |
| 2025 | 48 | #53 |
| 2026 | 47 | #56 |
France — frequently asked questions
Is France a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, France ranks #56 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 47/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Access as its strongest pillar (63/100).
What is France's GMTI 2026 rank?
France is ranked #56 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #20 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has France performed in the GMTI over time?
France has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #31 in 2015 to #56 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are France's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
France scores: Access 63, Communication 21, Environment 63, Services 49 (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.