United Kingdom (UK) in the GMTI 2026
Northern Europe · Non-OIC destination
United Kingdom (UK) 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 — United Kingdom (UK) ranks #3. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
United Kingdom (UK) moved down from #22 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 66 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — United Kingdom (UK), GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
United Kingdom (UK) — 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 | 55 | #25 |
| 2016 | 59 | #21 |
| 2017 | 60 | #20 |
| 2018 | 53.8 | #22 |
| 2019 | 52.9 | #28 |
| 2021 | 57 | #25 |
| 2022 | 51 | #28 |
| 2023 | 58 | #20 |
| 2024 | 58 | #23 |
| 2025 | 63 | #22 |
| 2026 | 59 | #25 |
United Kingdom (UK) — frequently asked questions
Is United Kingdom (UK) a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, United Kingdom (UK) 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 (66/100).
What is United Kingdom (UK)'s GMTI 2026 rank?
United Kingdom (UK) is ranked #25 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #3 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has United Kingdom (UK) performed in the GMTI over time?
United Kingdom (UK) has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #25 in 2015 to #25 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are United Kingdom (UK)'s ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
United Kingdom (UK) scores: Access 54, Communication 41, Environment 66, Services 61 (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.