Rwanda in the GMTI 2026
Eastern Africa · Non-OIC destination
Rwanda ranks #95 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 39 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Rwanda ranks #48. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Rwanda moved down from #89 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 56 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Rwanda, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Rwanda — 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 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2021 | 33 | #86 |
| 2022 | 31 | #81 |
| 2023 | 34 | #81 |
| 2024 | 39 | #75 |
| 2025 | 41 | #89 |
| 2026 | 39 | #95 |
Rwanda — frequently asked questions
Is Rwanda a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Rwanda ranks #95 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 39/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (56/100).
What is Rwanda's GMTI 2026 rank?
Rwanda is ranked #95 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #48 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Rwanda performed in the GMTI over time?
Rwanda has been ranked in the GMTI since 2021, moving from #86 in 2021 to #95 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Rwanda's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Rwanda scores: Access 50, Communication 5, Environment 56, Services 32 (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.