Hong Kong in the GMTI 2026
Eastern Asia · Non-OIC destination
Hong Kong ranks #20 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 64 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Hong Kong ranks #2. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Hong Kong improved 2 positions year-on-year, up from #22 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 74 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Hong Kong, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Hong Kong — 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 | 47.5 | #33 |
| 2016 | 53 | #31 |
| 2017 | 53.2 | #31 |
| 2018 | 49.5 | #28 |
| 2019 | 50.6 | #32 |
| 2021 | 54 | #30 |
| 2022 | 50 | #30 |
| 2023 | 50 | #30 |
| 2024 | 53 | #29 |
| 2025 | 63 | #22 |
| 2026 | 64 | #20 |
Hong Kong — frequently asked questions
Is Hong Kong a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Hong Kong ranks #20 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 64/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (74/100).
What is Hong Kong's GMTI 2026 rank?
Hong Kong is ranked #20 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #2 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Hong Kong performed in the GMTI over time?
Hong Kong has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #33 in 2015 to #20 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Hong Kong's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Hong Kong scores: Access 69, Communication 50, Environment 74, Services 56 (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.