Seychelles in the GMTI 2026
Eastern Africa · Non-OIC destination
Seychelles ranks #70 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 44 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Seychelles ranks #31. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Seychelles moved down from #66 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 68 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Seychelles, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Seychelles — 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 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2024 | 37 | #86 |
| 2025 | 45 | #66 |
| 2026 | 44 | #70 |
Seychelles — frequently asked questions
Is Seychelles a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Seychelles ranks #70 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 44/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (68/100).
What is Seychelles's GMTI 2026 rank?
Seychelles is ranked #70 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #31 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Seychelles performed in the GMTI over time?
Seychelles has been ranked in the GMTI since 2024, moving from #86 in 2024 to #70 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Seychelles's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Seychelles scores: Access 55.5, Communication 11.3, Environment 68, Services 38.8 (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.