Vietnam in the GMTI 2026
South-Eastern Asia · Non-OIC destination
Vietnam 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 — Vietnam ranks #24. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Vietnam improved 6 positions year-on-year, up from #66 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Environment, scoring 68 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Vietnam, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Vietnam — 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 | 35 | #66 |
| 2016 | 35.7 | #83 |
| 2017 | 38.6 | #76 |
| 2018 | 32.5 | #88 |
| 2019 | 35.2 | #70 |
| 2021 | 34 | #78 |
| 2022 | 33 | #68 |
| 2023 | 37 | #63 |
| 2024 | 38 | #79 |
| 2025 | 45 | #66 |
| 2026 | 46 | #60 |
Vietnam — frequently asked questions
Is Vietnam a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Vietnam 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 (68/100).
What is Vietnam's GMTI 2026 rank?
Vietnam is ranked #60 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #24 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Vietnam performed in the GMTI over time?
Vietnam has been ranked in the GMTI since 2015, moving from #66 in 2015 to #60 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Vietnam's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Vietnam scores: Access 50, Communication 33, Environment 68, Services 30 (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.