India in the GMTI 2026
Southern Asia · Non-OIC destination
India ranks #70 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 44 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — India ranks #31. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
India moved down from #66 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Services, scoring 55.4 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — India, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
India — 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 | 44.2 | #40 |
| 2016 | 48.7 | #38 |
| 2017 | 47.6 | #40 |
| 2018 | 41.6 | #50 |
| 2019 | 43.6 | #45 |
| 2021 | 41 | #53 |
| 2022 | 36 | #57 |
| 2023 | 36 | #69 |
| 2024 | 38 | #79 |
| 2025 | 45 | #66 |
| 2026 | 44 | #70 |
India — frequently asked questions
Is India a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, India ranks #70 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 44/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Services as its strongest pillar (55.4/100).
What is India's GMTI 2026 rank?
India is ranked #70 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #31 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has India performed in the GMTI over time?
India has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #40 in 2015 to #70 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are India's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
India scores: Access 54.3, Communication 11.7, Environment 50.5, Services 55.4 (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.