Zambia in the GMTI 2026
Southern Africa · Non-OIC destination
Zambia ranks #106 of 150 destinations in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, with an overall score of 37 out of 100.
Among non-OIC destinations — those outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation — Zambia ranks #61. All 150 destinations are evaluated against the same ACES criteria; the non-OIC view helps such destinations benchmark against comparable peers.
Zambia improved 3 positions year-on-year, up from #109 in the GMTI 2025.
Its strongest ACES pillar is Access, scoring 69.5 out of 100.
ACES pillar scores — Zambia, GMTI 2026
The GMTI scores every destination on four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. Scores are out of 100.
Zambia — 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 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2021 | 28 | #127 |
| 2022 | 26 | #123 |
| 2023 | 29 | #119 |
| 2024 | 32 | #126 |
| 2025 | 38 | #109 |
| 2026 | 37 | #106 |
Zambia — frequently asked questions
Is Zambia a Muslim-friendly travel destination?
According to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, Zambia ranks #106 of 150 destinations with an overall score of 37/100 on the ACES framework (Access, Communication, Environment, Services), with Access as its strongest pillar (69.5/100).
What is Zambia's GMTI 2026 rank?
Zambia is ranked #106 globally in the GMTI 2026 and #61 among non-OIC destinations. Destinations with equal scores share the same rank.
How has Zambia performed in the GMTI over time?
Zambia has been ranked in the GMTI since 2021, moving from #127 in 2021 to #106 in 2026. The GMTI was not published in 2020.
What are Zambia's ACES scores in the GMTI 2026?
Zambia scores: Access 69.5, Communication 5.3, Environment 54, Services 27.8 (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.