Italy in the GMTI 2026
Southern Europe · Non-OIC destination
Italy ranks #76 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 43 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Italy ranks #35. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Italy moved down from #60 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 66 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Italy, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Italy — 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 | 40.4 | #51 |
| 2016 | 43.2 | #60 |
| 2017 | 42.2 | #62 |
| 2018 | 38.8 | #59 |
| 2019 | 38.1 | #64 |
| 2021 | 37 | #64 |
| 2022 | 39 | #49 |
| 2023 | 41 | #52 |
| 2024 | 41 | #63 |
| 2025 | 46 | #60 |
| 2026 | 43 | #76 |
Italy — frequently asked questions
Is Italy a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Italy ranks #76 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 43/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (66/100).
What is Italy's GMTI 2026 rank?
Italy is ranked #76 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #35 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Italy performed in the GMTI over time?
Italy has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #51 in 2015 to #76 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Italy's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Italy scores: Access 55, Communication 15, Environment 66, Services 43 (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.