Namibia in the GMTI 2026
Southern Africa · Non-OIC destination
Namibia ranks #128 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 35 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Namibia ranks #73. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Namibia moved down from #114 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Access, scoring 69 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Namibia, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Namibia — 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 | 27 | #129 |
| 2022 | 26 | #123 |
| 2023 | 28 | #129 |
| 2024 | 33 | #122 |
| 2025 | 37 | #114 |
| 2026 | 35 | #128 |
Namibia — frequently asked questions
Is Namibia a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Namibia ranks #128 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 35/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Access as its strongest pillar (69/100).
What is Namibia's GMTI 2026 rank?
Namibia is ranked #128 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #73 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Namibia performed in the GMTI over time?
Namibia has been ranked in the GMTI since 2021, moving from #129 in 2021 to #128 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Namibia's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Namibia scores: Access 69, Communication 5, Environment 57, Services 24 (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.