Lesotho in the GMTI 2026
Southern Africa · Non-OIC destination
Lesotho ranks #140 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 33 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Lesotho ranks #94. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Lesotho moved down from #127 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Access, scoring 58.5 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Lesotho, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Lesotho — 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 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2021 | 24 | #140 |
| 2022 | 24 | #135 |
| 2023 | 27 | #133 |
| 2024 | 31 | #128 |
| 2025 | 35 | #127 |
| 2026 | 33 | #140 |
Lesotho — frequently asked questions
Is Lesotho a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Lesotho ranks #140 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 33/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Access as its strongest pillar (58.5/100).
What is Lesotho's GMTI 2026 rank?
Lesotho is ranked #140 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #94 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Lesotho performed in the GMTI over time?
Lesotho has been ranked in the GMTI since 2021, moving from #140 in 2021 to #140 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Lesotho's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Lesotho scores: Access 58.5, Communication 7, Environment 56.5, Services 23.4 (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.