Netherlands in the GMTI 2026
Western Europe · Non-OIC destination
Netherlands ranks #76 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 43 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Netherlands ranks #36. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Netherlands moved down from #66 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Access, scoring 64.7 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Netherlands, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Netherlands — 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 | 42.1 | #46 |
| 2016 | 43.6 | #56 |
| 2017 | 42.5 | #60 |
| 2018 | 40.2 | #56 |
| 2019 | 37.3 | #65 |
| 2021 | 43 | #48 |
| 2022 | 36 | #57 |
| 2023 | 39 | #55 |
| 2024 | 41 | #63 |
| 2025 | 45 | #66 |
| 2026 | 43 | #76 |
Netherlands — frequently asked questions
Is Netherlands a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Netherlands ranks #76 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 43/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Access as its strongest pillar (64.7/100).
What is Netherlands's GMTI 2026 rank?
Netherlands is ranked #76 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #36 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Netherlands performed in the GMTI over time?
Netherlands has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #46 in 2015 to #76 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Netherlands's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Netherlands scores: Access 64.7, Communication 26.7, Environment 59.5, Services 37.6 (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.