North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia) in the GMTI 2026
Southern Europe · Non-OIC destination
North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia) 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 — North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia) ranks #35. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia) moved down from #66 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 64 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia), GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia) — 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 | 35 | #73 |
| 2022 | 33 | #68 |
| 2023 | 35 | #74 |
| 2024 | 38 | #79 |
| 2025 | 45 | #66 |
| 2026 | 43 | #76 |
North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia) — frequently asked questions
Is North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia) a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia) ranks #76 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 43/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (64/100).
What is North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia)'s GMTI 2026 rank?
North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia) is ranked #76 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #35 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia) performed in the GMTI over time?
North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia) has been ranked in the GMTI since 2021, moving from #73 in 2021 to #76 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia)'s ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia) scores: Access 37, Communication 10, Environment 64, Services 42 (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.