Kenya in the GMTI 2026
Eastern Africa · Non-OIC destination
Kenya 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 — Kenya ranks #16. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Kenya moved down from #48 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 54.8 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Kenya, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Kenya — 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 | 36 | #62 |
| 2016 | 38.5 | #75 |
| 2017 | 38.4 | #77 |
| 2018 | 35.9 | #73 |
| 2019 | 40.7 | #58 |
| 2021 | 41 | #53 |
| 2022 | 38 | #53 |
| 2023 | 42 | #49 |
| 2024 | 43 | #53 |
| 2025 | 49 | #48 |
| 2026 | 49 | #49 |
Kenya — frequently asked questions
Is Kenya a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Kenya 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 (54.8/100).
What is Kenya's GMTI 2026 rank?
Kenya is ranked #49 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #16 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Kenya performed in the GMTI over time?
Kenya has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #62 in 2015 to #49 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Kenya's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Kenya scores: Access 52.3, Communication 18.3, Environment 54.8, Services 48.6 (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.