Guatemala in the GMTI 2026
Central America · Non-OIC 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.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Guatemala ranks #102. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Guatemala moved down from #143 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 53.7 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 (53.7/100).
What is Guatemala's GMTI 2026 rank?
Guatemala is ranked #148 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #102 among non-OIC destinations. 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 1.7, Environment 53.7, 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.