Spain in the GMTI 2026
Southern Europe · Non-OIC destination
Spain ranks #36 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 53 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Spain ranks #7. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Spain improved 2 positions year-on-year, up from #38 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 72 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Spain, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Spain — 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 | 46.5 | #35 |
| 2016 | 48.8 | #37 |
| 2017 | 48.8 | #36 |
| 2018 | 43.6 | #39 |
| 2019 | 45.8 | #38 |
| 2021 | 43 | #48 |
| 2022 | 42 | #40 |
| 2023 | 46 | #36 |
| 2024 | 49 | #35 |
| 2025 | 52 | #38 |
| 2026 | 53 | #36 |
Spain — frequently asked questions
Is Spain a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Spain ranks #36 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 53/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (72/100).
What is Spain's GMTI 2026 rank?
Spain is ranked #36 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #7 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Spain performed in the GMTI over time?
Spain has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #35 in 2015 to #36 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Spain's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Spain scores: Access 59, Communication 40, Environment 72, Services 49 (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.