Laos in the GMTI 2026
South-Eastern Asia · Non-OIC destination
Laos ranks #133 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 34 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Laos ranks #87. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Laos improved 3 positions year-on-year, up from #136 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 57.3 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Laos, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Laos — 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 | 27.5 | #94 |
| 2016 | 30.9 | #107 |
| 2017 | 33.1 | #100 |
| 2018 | 26.2 | #123 |
| 2019 | 26.4 | #126 |
| 2021 | 27 | #129 |
| 2022 | 25 | #129 |
| 2023 | 28 | #129 |
| 2024 | 31 | #128 |
| 2025 | 33 | #136 |
| 2026 | 34 | #133 |
Laos — frequently asked questions
Is Laos a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Laos ranks #133 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 34/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (57.3/100).
What is Laos's GMTI 2026 rank?
Laos is ranked #133 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #87 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Laos performed in the GMTI over time?
Laos has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #94 in 2015 to #133 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Laos's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Laos scores: Access 42.7, Communication 11.7, Environment 57.3, Services 19.4 (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.