The data behind the Muslim consumer market
CrescentIQ is CrescentRating's data platform: the data you need to size, reach and grow with the Muslim consumer market, country by country. It starts with population, travel and market signals, and new datasets are added through the year.
One place for Muslim market data
- Global Muslim Travel Index: rank, score, four pillar scores and 18 indicators per destination, every edition since 2015; a world map by edition, a rank race, movers, cohort and income benchmarking, head-to-head comparison, and a roadmap of indicator gaps to a target rank band
- GMTI Performance Matrix: GMTI score against the Muslim share of visitor arrivals, by destination and region
- Muslim Demographics: total and Muslim population 2005–2100 by country, age cohort and gender; a timeline on a world map and a market sizer
- ACES Signals: analyst-confirmed news signals by country, ACES pillar and type; Market Outreach: which destinations are promoting Muslim-friendly tourism; Media Stories: published briefs and a weekly digest
- Muslim Women In Travel: survey research, 2019 and 2026
- Data exports: CSV downloads of the GMTI ranking and Performance Matrix tables
Muslim population: 2.16 billion in 2026
26.1% of the world population in 2026. Projected 2.30 billion in 2030 (26.9% of the world). Projected 2.96 billion in 2050 (30.6% of the world).
| Country | Muslim population | Share of country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indonesia | 254 million | 88.3% |
| 2 | Pakistan | 250 million | 96.5% |
| 3 | India | 216 million | 14.6% |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 162 million | 91.3% |
| 5 | Nigeria | 118 million | 48.5% |
| 6 | Egypt | 109 million | 91.0% |
| 7 | Iran | 92.6 million | 99.4% |
| 8 | Turkey | 86.3 million | 98.1% |
| 9 | Sudan | 50.4 million | 94.5% |
| 10 | Algeria | 47.5 million | 99.0% |
Figures after 2026 are projections. Source: CrescentIQ demographics dataset, CrescentRating.
Global Muslim Travel Index 2026: 150 destinations, scored out of 100
The index scores each destination on how well it serves Muslim travelers, across 18 indicators under four pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. 11 editions have been published since 2015.
| Rank | Destination | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malaysia | 83 |
| 2 | Indonesia | 79 |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia | 79 |
| 2 | Turkey | 79 |
| 5 | Qatar | 76 |
| 6 | United Arab Emirates | 75 |
| 7 | Bahrain | 74 |
| 7 | Iran | 74 |
| 7 | Kuwait | 74 |
| 10 | Oman | 73 |
| Rank among non-OIC | Destination | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singapore | 73 |
| 2 | Hong Kong | 64 |
| 3 | Taiwan | 59 |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 59 |
| 5 | Philippines | 58 |
Questions and answers
What is CrescentIQ?
CrescentIQ is CrescentRating's data platform for the Muslim consumer market, with new datasets added through the year. Today it holds the Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) for every edition since 2015, the GMTI Performance Matrix, Muslim population estimates and projections from 2005 to 2100 for 236 countries, analyst-confirmed market signals on how destinations serve and court Muslim travelers, and survey research such as Muslim Women In Travel.
Which destination ranks first in the Global Muslim Travel Index 2026?
Malaysia ranks first in the GMTI 2026 with a score of 83 out of 100. The top ten are Malaysia (83), Indonesia (79), Saudi Arabia (79), Turkey (79), Qatar (76), United Arab Emirates (75), Bahrain (74), Iran (74), Kuwait (74) and Oman (73). Among destinations outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Singapore leads with 73.
What is the Global Muslim Travel Index?
The Global Muslim Travel Index is an annual benchmark, published by CrescentRating with Mastercard, of how well destinations serve Muslim travelers. The 2026 edition scores 150 destinations out of 100 across 18 indicators grouped under the four ACES pillars: Access, Communication, Environment and Services. It has been published every year since 2015, except 2020.
How many Muslims are there in the world in 2026?
About 2.16 billion in 2026, which is 26.1% of the world population, according to the CrescentIQ demographics dataset. The figure is projected to reach 2.30 billion in 2030 and 2.96 billion (30.6% of the world) in 2050.
Which countries have the largest Muslim populations?
In 2026 the ten largest are Indonesia (254 million), Pakistan (250 million), India (216 million), Bangladesh (162 million), Nigeria (118 million), Egypt (109 million), Iran (92.6 million), Turkey (86.3 million), Sudan (50.4 million) and Algeria (47.5 million). Together they are home to 64% of the world's Muslims.
How do I cite CrescentIQ data?
Cite it as: CrescentRating, CrescentIQ (https://crescentiq.crescentrating.com), with the dataset name, the edition or year, and the date you accessed it. For example: "CrescentRating, Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, via CrescentIQ". Figures dated after 2026 are projections and should be described as such.
Who can use CrescentIQ, and what does it cost?
The headline figures on this page are free to read and cite. A free account opens the latest GMTI edition and country population totals. Professional adds every GMTI edition, all indicators, the Performance Matrix, age and gender demographics to 2100 and the survey research. Institutional adds ACES Signals, Market Outreach, Media Stories, Media Climate and data exports. Accounts are currently set up by the CrescentRating team on request.