Saudi Arabia in the GMTI 2026
Western Asia · OIC destination
Saudi Arabia ranks #2 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 79 out of 100.
Saudi Arabia is a member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the OIC and non-OIC groupings are shown for comparison only.
Saudi Arabia holds the same position as in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Services, scoring 83 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Saudi Arabia, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Saudi Arabia — 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 | 71.3 | #4 |
| 2016 | 70.4 | #6 |
| 2017 | 71.4 | #5 |
| 2018 | 68.7 | #5 |
| 2019 | 71.7 | #4 |
| 2021 | 76 | #3 |
| 2022 | 70 | #2 |
| 2023 | 72 | #3 |
| 2024 | 74 | #3 |
| 2025 | 78 | #2 |
| 2026 | 79 | #2 |
Saudi Arabia — frequently asked questions
Is Saudi Arabia a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Saudi Arabia ranks #2 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 79/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Services as its strongest pillar (83/100).
What is Saudi Arabia's GMTI 2026 rank?
Saudi Arabia is ranked #2 globally in the GMTI 2026. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Saudi Arabia performed in the GMTI over time?
Saudi Arabia has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #4 in 2015 to #2 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Saudi Arabia's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Saudi Arabia scores: Access 80, Communication 52, Environment 80, Services 83 (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.