Philippines in the GMTI 2026
South-Eastern Asia · Non-OIC destination
Philippines ranks #27 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 58 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Philippines ranks #5. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Philippines improved 9 positions year-on-year, up from #36 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Access, scoring 56.3 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Philippines, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Philippines — 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 | 41.8 | #47 |
| 2016 | 45.7 | #46 |
| 2017 | 46.5 | #43 |
| 2018 | 42.9 | #42 |
| 2019 | 45.8 | #37 |
| 2021 | 46 | #36 |
| 2022 | 43 | #37 |
| 2023 | 46 | #36 |
| 2024 | 46 | #45 |
| 2025 | 53 | #36 |
| 2026 | 58 | #27 |
Philippines — frequently asked questions
Is Philippines a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Philippines ranks #27 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 58/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Access as its strongest pillar (56.3/100).
What is Philippines's GMTI 2026 rank?
Philippines is ranked #27 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #5 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Philippines performed in the GMTI over time?
Philippines has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #47 in 2015 to #27 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Philippines's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Philippines scores: Access 56.3, Communication 54.3, Environment 56.3, Services 49.6 (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.