Malta in the GMTI 2026
Southern Europe · Non-OIC destination
Malta ranks #76 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 43 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Malta ranks #35. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Malta moved down from #60 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 73 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Malta, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Malta — 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 | 29.5 | #87 |
| 2016 | 31.6 | #106 |
| 2017 | 33 | #103 |
| 2018 | 31.6 | #92 |
| 2019 | 33.1 | #80 |
| 2021 | 37 | #64 |
| 2022 | 33 | #68 |
| 2023 | 36 | #69 |
| 2024 | 41 | #63 |
| 2025 | 46 | #60 |
| 2026 | 43 | #76 |
Malta — frequently asked questions
Is Malta a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Malta ranks #76 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 43/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (73/100).
What is Malta's GMTI 2026 rank?
Malta is ranked #76 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #35 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Malta performed in the GMTI over time?
Malta has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #87 in 2015 to #76 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Malta's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Malta scores: Access 40, Communication 25, Environment 73, Services 30 (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.