Sri Lanka in the GMTI 2026
Southern Asia · Non-OIC destination
Sri Lanka ranks #60 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 46 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Sri Lanka ranks #24. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Sri Lanka holds the same position as in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 55 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Sri Lanka, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Sri Lanka — 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 | 44 | #41 |
| 2016 | 49 | #35 |
| 2017 | 47.5 | #41 |
| 2018 | 41.2 | #52 |
| 2019 | 41.4 | #52 |
| 2021 | 39 | #60 |
| 2022 | 36 | #57 |
| 2023 | 39 | #55 |
| 2024 | 45 | #48 |
| 2025 | 46 | #60 |
| 2026 | 46 | #60 |
Sri Lanka — frequently asked questions
Is Sri Lanka a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Sri Lanka ranks #60 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 46/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (55/100).
What is Sri Lanka's GMTI 2026 rank?
Sri Lanka is ranked #60 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #24 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Sri Lanka performed in the GMTI over time?
Sri Lanka has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #41 in 2015 to #60 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Sri Lanka's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Sri Lanka scores: Access 48, Communication 30, Environment 55, 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.