Portugal in the GMTI 2026
Southern Europe · Non-OIC destination
Portugal ranks #115 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 36 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Portugal ranks #70. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Portugal moved down from #66 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 61.3 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Portugal, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Portugal — 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 | 35 | #65 |
| 2016 | 37.6 | #82 |
| 2017 | 37.1 | #84 |
| 2018 | 34 | #80 |
| 2019 | 35.1 | #71 |
| 2021 | 36 | #70 |
| 2022 | 33 | #68 |
| 2023 | 36 | #69 |
| 2024 | 40 | #67 |
| 2025 | 45 | #66 |
| 2026 | 36 | #115 |
Portugal — frequently asked questions
Is Portugal a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Portugal ranks #115 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 36/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (61.3/100).
What is Portugal's GMTI 2026 rank?
Portugal is ranked #115 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #70 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Portugal performed in the GMTI over time?
Portugal has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #65 in 2015 to #115 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Portugal's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Portugal scores: Access 48, Communication 13.3, Environment 61.3, Services 30.8 (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.