Lebanon in the GMTI 2026
Western Asia · OIC destination
Lebanon ranks #20 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 64 out of 100.
Lebanon is a member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the OIC and non-OIC groupings are shown for comparison only.
Lebanon holds the same position as in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Services, scoring 72 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Lebanon, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Lebanon — 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 | 52.8 | #29 |
| 2016 | 54.1 | #27 |
| 2017 | 54.1 | #29 |
| 2018 | 53.4 | #23 |
| 2019 | 56.1 | #19 |
| 2021 | 61 | #20 |
| 2022 | 56 | #19 |
| 2023 | 59 | #19 |
| 2024 | 59 | #22 |
| 2025 | 64 | #20 |
| 2026 | 64 | #20 |
Lebanon — frequently asked questions
Is Lebanon a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Lebanon ranks #20 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 64/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Services as its strongest pillar (72/100).
What is Lebanon's GMTI 2026 rank?
Lebanon is ranked #20 globally in the GMTI 2026. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Lebanon performed in the GMTI over time?
Lebanon has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #29 in 2015 to #20 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Lebanon's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Lebanon scores: Access 48, Communication 40, Environment 60, Services 72 (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.