Ireland in the GMTI 2026
Northern Europe · Non-OIC destination
Ireland ranks #49 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 49 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Ireland ranks #16. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Ireland moved down from #34 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 70.3 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Ireland, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Ireland — 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 | 39.4 | #53 |
| 2016 | 44.3 | #51 |
| 2017 | 44.3 | #53 |
| 2018 | 41.7 | #48 |
| 2019 | 41 | #55 |
| 2021 | 44 | #45 |
| 2022 | 40 | #46 |
| 2023 | 42 | #49 |
| 2024 | 48 | #39 |
| 2025 | 54 | #34 |
| 2026 | 49 | #49 |
Ireland — frequently asked questions
Is Ireland a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Ireland ranks #49 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 49/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (70.3/100).
What is Ireland's GMTI 2026 rank?
Ireland is ranked #49 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #16 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Ireland performed in the GMTI over time?
Ireland has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #53 in 2015 to #49 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Ireland's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Ireland scores: Access 46.3, Communication 23, Environment 70.3, Services 44.4 (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.