Ukraine in the GMTI 2026
Eastern Europe · Non-OIC destination
Ukraine ranks #115 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 36 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Ukraine ranks #70. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Ukraine improved 12 positions year-on-year, up from #127 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Access, scoring 69 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Ukraine, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Ukraine — 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 | — | — |
| 2016 | 30.8 | #111 |
| 2017 | 30.8 | #116 |
| 2018 | 29.3 | #103 |
| 2019 | 31.8 | #88 |
| 2021 | 33 | #86 |
| 2022 | 0 | #139 |
| 2023 | 0 | #139 |
| 2024 | 29 | #140 |
| 2025 | 35 | #127 |
| 2026 | 36 | #115 |
Ukraine — frequently asked questions
Is Ukraine a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Ukraine ranks #115 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 36/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Access as its strongest pillar (69/100).
What is Ukraine's GMTI 2026 rank?
Ukraine is ranked #115 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #70 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Ukraine performed in the GMTI over time?
Ukraine has been ranked in the GMTI since 2016, moving from #111 in 2016 to #115 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Ukraine's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Ukraine scores: Access 69, Communication 6.3, Environment 62.8, Services 24 (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.