Nicaragua in the GMTI 2026
Central America · Non-OIC destination
Nicaragua ranks #148 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 32 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Nicaragua ranks #102. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Nicaragua moved down from #136 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Access, scoring 67.5 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Nicaragua, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Nicaragua — 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 | 26.8 | #127 |
| 2017 | 28.9 | #126 |
| 2018 | 25.9 | #124 |
| 2019 | 26.4 | #128 |
| 2021 | 26 | #135 |
| 2022 | 25 | #129 |
| 2023 | 28 | #129 |
| 2024 | 31 | #128 |
| 2025 | 33 | #136 |
| 2026 | 32 | #148 |
Nicaragua — frequently asked questions
Is Nicaragua a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Nicaragua ranks #148 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 32/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Access as its strongest pillar (67.5/100).
What is Nicaragua's GMTI 2026 rank?
Nicaragua is ranked #148 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #102 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Nicaragua performed in the GMTI over time?
Nicaragua has been ranked in the GMTI since 2016, moving from #127 in 2016 to #148 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Nicaragua's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Nicaragua scores: Access 67.5, Communication 6.7, Environment 57.3, Services 16.8 (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.