Mauritius in the GMTI 2026
Eastern Africa · Non-OIC destination
Mauritius ranks #54 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 48 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Mauritius ranks #18. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Mauritius moved down from #53 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 66 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Mauritius, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Mauritius — 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 | 34.7 | #67 |
| 2016 | 39.3 | #73 |
| 2017 | 41.6 | #65 |
| 2018 | 34.9 | #77 |
| 2019 | 36.4 | #67 |
| 2021 | 38 | #63 |
| 2022 | 37 | #54 |
| 2023 | 39 | #55 |
| 2024 | 42 | #56 |
| 2025 | 48 | #53 |
| 2026 | 48 | #54 |
Mauritius — frequently asked questions
Is Mauritius a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Mauritius ranks #54 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 48/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (66/100).
What is Mauritius's GMTI 2026 rank?
Mauritius is ranked #54 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #18 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Mauritius performed in the GMTI over time?
Mauritius has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #67 in 2015 to #54 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Mauritius's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Mauritius scores: Access 58, Communication 14, Environment 66, Services 41 (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.