New Zealand in the GMTI 2026
Australia & New Zealand · Non-OIC destination
New Zealand ranks #56 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 47 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — New Zealand ranks #20. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
New Zealand moved down from #48 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 69 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — New Zealand, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
New Zealand — 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 | 42.4 | #45 |
| 2016 | 42.4 | #63 |
| 2017 | 43.6 | #57 |
| 2018 | 41.3 | #51 |
| 2019 | 44.7 | #40 |
| 2021 | 40 | #57 |
| 2022 | 37 | #54 |
| 2023 | 38 | #60 |
| 2024 | 42 | #56 |
| 2025 | 49 | #48 |
| 2026 | 47 | #56 |
New Zealand — frequently asked questions
Is New Zealand a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, New Zealand ranks #56 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 47/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (69/100).
What is New Zealand's GMTI 2026 rank?
New Zealand is ranked #56 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #20 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has New Zealand performed in the GMTI over time?
New Zealand has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #45 in 2015 to #56 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are New Zealand's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
New Zealand scores: Access 42, Communication 43, Environment 69, Services 34 (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.