Ghana in the GMTI 2026
Western Africa · Non-OIC destination
Ghana ranks #76 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 43 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Ghana ranks #36. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Ghana improved 10 positions year-on-year, up from #86 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 56.5 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Ghana, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Ghana — 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 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2021 | 34 | #78 |
| 2022 | 32 | #76 |
| 2023 | 35 | #74 |
| 2024 | 37 | #86 |
| 2025 | 42 | #86 |
| 2026 | 43 | #76 |
Ghana — frequently asked questions
Is Ghana a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Ghana ranks #76 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 43/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (56.5/100).
What is Ghana's GMTI 2026 rank?
Ghana is ranked #76 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #36 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Ghana performed in the GMTI over time?
Ghana has been ranked in the GMTI since 2021, moving from #78 in 2021 to #76 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Ghana's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Ghana scores: Access 37.3, Communication 19.3, Environment 56.5, Services 37.2 (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.