Tanzania in the GMTI 2026
Eastern Africa · Non-OIC destination
Tanzania ranks #54 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 48 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Tanzania ranks #19. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Tanzania moved down from #48 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 52.8 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Tanzania, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Tanzania — 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 | 41 | #50 |
| 2016 | 43.7 | #55 |
| 2017 | 44.3 | #54 |
| 2018 | 37.4 | #64 |
| 2019 | 41 | #56 |
| 2021 | 42 | #50 |
| 2022 | 39 | #49 |
| 2023 | 41 | #52 |
| 2024 | 44 | #51 |
| 2025 | 49 | #48 |
| 2026 | 48 | #54 |
Tanzania — frequently asked questions
Is Tanzania a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Tanzania ranks #54 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 48/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (52.8/100).
What is Tanzania's GMTI 2026 rank?
Tanzania is ranked #54 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #19 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Tanzania performed in the GMTI over time?
Tanzania has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #50 in 2015 to #54 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Tanzania's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Tanzania scores: Access 48, Communication 12, Environment 52.8, Services 50.6 (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.