Norway in the GMTI 2026
Northern Europe · Non-OIC destination
Norway ranks #101 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 38 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Norway ranks #56. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Norway moved down from #81 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 62.8 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Norway, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Norway — 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 | 33.6 | #70 |
| 2016 | 38.4 | #77 |
| 2017 | 39.1 | #73 |
| 2018 | 35.8 | #74 |
| 2019 | 32.9 | #81 |
| 2021 | 32 | #97 |
| 2022 | 29 | #93 |
| 2023 | 31 | #103 |
| 2024 | 36 | #95 |
| 2025 | 43 | #81 |
| 2026 | 38 | #101 |
Norway — frequently asked questions
Is Norway a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Norway ranks #101 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 38/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (62.8/100).
What is Norway's GMTI 2026 rank?
Norway is ranked #101 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #56 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Norway performed in the GMTI over time?
Norway has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #70 in 2015 to #101 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Norway's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Norway scores: Access 48.3, Communication 26.7, Environment 62.8, Services 28.2 (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.