Uganda in the GMTI 2026
Eastern Africa · Non-OIC destination
Uganda 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 — Uganda ranks #24. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Uganda improved 6 positions year-on-year, up from #66 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 50 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Uganda, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Uganda — 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 | 30.5 | #82 |
| 2016 | 34.4 | #91 |
| 2017 | 33.3 | #98 |
| 2018 | 27.8 | #112 |
| 2019 | 31.5 | #91 |
| 2021 | 35 | #73 |
| 2022 | 33 | #68 |
| 2023 | 37 | #63 |
| 2024 | 39 | #75 |
| 2025 | 45 | #66 |
| 2026 | 46 | #60 |
Uganda — frequently asked questions
Is Uganda a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Uganda 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 (50/100).
What is Uganda's GMTI 2026 rank?
Uganda is ranked #60 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #24 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Uganda performed in the GMTI over time?
Uganda has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #82 in 2015 to #60 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Uganda's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Uganda scores: Access 48, Communication 14, Environment 50, Services 47 (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.