Mexico in the GMTI 2026
Central America · Non-OIC destination
Mexico 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 — Mexico ranks #94. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Mexico moved down from #132 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 60 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Mexico, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Mexico — 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 | 28.1 | #92 |
| 2016 | 30.4 | #116 |
| 2017 | 30.8 | #117 |
| 2018 | 28.1 | #111 |
| 2019 | 30.6 | #97 |
| 2021 | 31 | #100 |
| 2022 | 27 | #117 |
| 2023 | 31 | #103 |
| 2024 | 30 | #135 |
| 2025 | 34 | #132 |
| 2026 | 33 | #140 |
Mexico — frequently asked questions
Is Mexico a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Mexico ranks #140 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 33/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (60/100).
What is Mexico's GMTI 2026 rank?
Mexico is ranked #140 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #94 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Mexico performed in the GMTI over time?
Mexico has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #92 in 2015 to #140 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Mexico's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Mexico scores: Access 40.7, Communication 5, Environment 60, Services 22 (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.