Puerto Rico in the GMTI 2026
Caribbean · Non-OIC destination
Puerto Rico 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 — Puerto Rico ranks #64. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Puerto Rico improved 6 positions year-on-year, up from #121 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 67 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Puerto Rico, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Puerto Rico — 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 | 30.5 | #81 |
| 2016 | 31.7 | #104 |
| 2017 | 32.9 | #104 |
| 2018 | 25.1 | #126 |
| 2019 | 30.8 | #95 |
| 2021 | 31 | #100 |
| 2022 | 28 | #109 |
| 2023 | 30 | #115 |
| 2024 | 35 | #109 |
| 2025 | 36 | #121 |
| 2026 | 36 | #115 |
Puerto Rico — frequently asked questions
Is Puerto Rico a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Puerto Rico 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 (67/100).
What is Puerto Rico's GMTI 2026 rank?
Puerto Rico is ranked #115 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #64 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Puerto Rico performed in the GMTI over time?
Puerto Rico has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #81 in 2015 to #115 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Puerto Rico's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Puerto Rico scores: Access 34, Communication 13, Environment 67, Services 23 (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.