Iceland in the GMTI 2026
Northern Europe · Non-OIC destination
Iceland ranks #128 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 35 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Iceland ranks #82. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Iceland moved down from #103 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 71.7 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Iceland, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Iceland — 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 | 31 | #100 |
| 2022 | 29 | #93 |
| 2023 | 33 | #88 |
| 2024 | 40 | #67 |
| 2025 | 39 | #103 |
| 2026 | 35 | #128 |
Iceland — frequently asked questions
Is Iceland a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Iceland ranks #128 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 35/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (71.7/100).
What is Iceland's GMTI 2026 rank?
Iceland is ranked #128 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #82 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Iceland performed in the GMTI over time?
Iceland has been ranked in the GMTI since 2021, moving from #100 in 2021 to #128 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Iceland's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Iceland scores: Access 38.7, Communication 26.3, Environment 71.7, Services 16 (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.