Guatemala in the GMTI 2026
Central America · Destination
Guatemala ranks #148 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 32 out of 100.
Guatemala moved down from #143 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 54 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Guatemala, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Guatemala — 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 | 27 | #126 |
| 2017 | 29.1 | #125 |
| 2018 | 23.1 | #129 |
| 2019 | 26.4 | #127 |
| 2021 | 27 | #129 |
| 2022 | 27 | #117 |
| 2023 | 30 | #115 |
| 2024 | 29 | #140 |
| 2025 | 32 | #143 |
| 2026 | 32 | #148 |
Guatemala — frequently asked questions
Is Guatemala a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Guatemala ranks #148 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 32/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (54/100).
What is Guatemala's GMTI 2026 rank?
Guatemala is ranked #148 globally in the GMTI 2026. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Guatemala performed in the GMTI over time?
Guatemala has been ranked in the GMTI since 2016, moving from #126 in 2016 to #148 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Guatemala's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Guatemala scores: Access 39, Communication 2, Environment 54, Services 22 (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.