Sweden in the GMTI 2026
Northern Europe · Non-OIC destination
Sweden ranks #88 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 40 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Sweden ranks #43. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Sweden moved down from #74 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 65 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Sweden, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Sweden — 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 | 33.5 | #71 |
| 2016 | 38.5 | #75 |
| 2017 | 40.3 | #69 |
| 2018 | 37 | #66 |
| 2019 | 33.2 | #79 |
| 2021 | 35 | #73 |
| 2022 | 30 | #87 |
| 2023 | 34 | #81 |
| 2024 | 36 | #95 |
| 2025 | 44 | #74 |
| 2026 | 40 | #88 |
Sweden — frequently asked questions
Is Sweden a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Sweden ranks #88 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 40/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (65/100).
What is Sweden's GMTI 2026 rank?
Sweden is ranked #88 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #43 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Sweden performed in the GMTI over time?
Sweden has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #71 in 2015 to #88 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Sweden's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Sweden scores: Access 48, Communication 30, Environment 65, Services 29 (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.