Taiwan in the GMTI 2026
Eastern Asia · Non-OIC destination
Taiwan ranks #25 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 59 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Taiwan ranks #3. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Taiwan improved 2 positions year-on-year, up from #27 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 72 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Taiwan, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Taiwan — 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 | 46.2 | #36 |
| 2016 | 50.1 | #33 |
| 2017 | 52.4 | #33 |
| 2018 | 49.5 | #27 |
| 2019 | 53 | #27 |
| 2021 | 57 | #25 |
| 2022 | 52 | #27 |
| 2023 | 53 | #28 |
| 2024 | 55 | #28 |
| 2025 | 58 | #27 |
| 2026 | 59 | #25 |
Taiwan — frequently asked questions
Is Taiwan a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Taiwan ranks #25 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 59/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (72/100).
What is Taiwan's GMTI 2026 rank?
Taiwan is ranked #25 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #3 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Taiwan performed in the GMTI over time?
Taiwan has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #36 in 2015 to #25 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Taiwan's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Taiwan scores: Access 56, Communication 45, Environment 72, Services 51 (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.