Montenegro in the GMTI 2026
Southern Europe · Non-OIC destination
Montenegro ranks #83 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 42 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Montenegro ranks #41. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Montenegro moved down from #81 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 68 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Montenegro, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Montenegro — 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 | 33 | #86 |
| 2022 | 30 | #87 |
| 2023 | 32 | #96 |
| 2024 | 35 | #109 |
| 2025 | 43 | #81 |
| 2026 | 42 | #83 |
Montenegro — frequently asked questions
Is Montenegro a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Montenegro ranks #83 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 42/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (68/100).
What is Montenegro's GMTI 2026 rank?
Montenegro is ranked #83 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #41 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Montenegro performed in the GMTI over time?
Montenegro has been ranked in the GMTI since 2021, moving from #86 in 2021 to #83 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Montenegro's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Montenegro scores: Access 44, Communication 10, Environment 68, Services 32 (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.