Macau in the GMTI 2026
Eastern Asia · Non-OIC destination
Macau ranks #45 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 50 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Macau ranks #14. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Macau improved 3 positions year-on-year, up from #48 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 71.5 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Macau, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Macau — 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 |
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| 2015 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2025 | 49 | #48 |
| 2026 | 50 | #45 |
Macau — frequently asked questions
Is Macau a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Macau ranks #45 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 50/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (71.5/100).
What is Macau's GMTI 2026 rank?
Macau is ranked #45 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #14 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Macau performed in the GMTI over time?
Macau has been ranked in the GMTI since 2025, moving from #48 in 2025 to #45 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Macau's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Macau scores: Access 64, Communication 33.7, Environment 71.5, Services 34 (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.