Russia in the GMTI 2026
Eastern Europe · Non-OIC destination
Russia ranks #44 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 51 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Russia ranks #13. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Russia improved 4 positions year-on-year, up from #48 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 68 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Russia, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Russia — 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 | 43.8 | #43 |
| 2016 | 45.1 | #49 |
| 2017 | 46.5 | #44 |
| 2018 | 42 | #46 |
| 2019 | 42.5 | #46 |
| 2021 | 41 | #53 |
| 2022 | 0 | #139 |
| 2023 | 0 | #139 |
| 2024 | 40 | #67 |
| 2025 | 49 | #48 |
| 2026 | 51 | #44 |
Russia — frequently asked questions
Is Russia a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Russia ranks #44 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 51/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (68/100).
What is Russia's GMTI 2026 rank?
Russia is ranked #44 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #13 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Russia performed in the GMTI over time?
Russia has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #43 in 2015 to #44 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Russia's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Russia scores: Access 55, Communication 37, Environment 68, Services 44 (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.