Nepal in the GMTI 2026
Southern Asia · Non-OIC destination
Nepal ranks #115 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 36 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Nepal ranks #64. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Nepal moved down from #114 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 56 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Nepal, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Nepal — 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 | 29 | #121 |
| 2022 | 28 | #109 |
| 2023 | 30 | #115 |
| 2024 | 35 | #109 |
| 2025 | 37 | #114 |
| 2026 | 36 | #115 |
Nepal — frequently asked questions
Is Nepal a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Nepal ranks #115 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 36/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (56/100).
What is Nepal's GMTI 2026 rank?
Nepal is ranked #115 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #64 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Nepal performed in the GMTI over time?
Nepal has been ranked in the GMTI since 2021, moving from #121 in 2021 to #115 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Nepal's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Nepal scores: Access 45, Communication 16, Environment 56, Services 23 (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.