Malawi in the GMTI 2026
Eastern Africa · Non-OIC destination
Malawi ranks #115 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 36 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Malawi ranks #70. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Malawi improved 12 positions year-on-year, up from #127 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 50.5 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Malawi, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Malawi — 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 | 32 | #97 |
| 2022 | 29 | #93 |
| 2023 | 32 | #96 |
| 2024 | 34 | #114 |
| 2025 | 35 | #127 |
| 2026 | 36 | #115 |
Malawi — frequently asked questions
Is Malawi a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Malawi ranks #115 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 36/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (50.5/100).
What is Malawi's GMTI 2026 rank?
Malawi is ranked #115 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #70 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Malawi performed in the GMTI over time?
Malawi has been ranked in the GMTI since 2021, moving from #97 in 2021 to #115 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Malawi's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Malawi scores: Access 37.7, Communication 3.3, Environment 50.5, Services 30.2 (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.