Uruguay in the GMTI 2026
South America · Non-OIC destination
Uruguay 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 — Uruguay ranks #70. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Uruguay moved down from #103 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 69.7 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Uruguay, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Uruguay — 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 | 26 | #96 |
| 2016 | 27.5 | #124 |
| 2017 | 27.5 | #128 |
| 2018 | 27.1 | #117 |
| 2019 | 28.9 | #108 |
| 2021 | 28 | #127 |
| 2022 | 25 | #129 |
| 2023 | 29 | #119 |
| 2024 | 33 | #122 |
| 2025 | 39 | #103 |
| 2026 | 36 | #115 |
Uruguay — frequently asked questions
Is Uruguay a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Uruguay ranks #115 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 36/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Environment as its strongest pillar (69.7/100).
What is Uruguay's GMTI 2026 rank?
Uruguay is ranked #115 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #70 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Uruguay performed in the GMTI over time?
Uruguay has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #96 in 2015 to #115 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Uruguay's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Uruguay scores: Access 60.5, Communication 7.3, Environment 69.7, Services 21.6 (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.