Moving to Mauritania from Argentina

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Argentina to Mauritania — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Argentina to Mauritania, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
71 ↑ 8% vs 2015

people born in Argentina live in Mauritania · UN DESA

Who's moving to Mauritania?

Top countries of origin for Mauritania's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Argentina to Mauritania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AR
4.5
MR
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AR
8.8
MR
9.5

Argentina generally does better on safety, though Mauritania leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AR
$3,089
MR
$302
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

AR
51.1
MR
2.6

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AR
29.0
MR
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AR
4.0t
MR
1.0t

Argentina generally does better on environment, though Mauritania leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AR
26.1
MR
0.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AR
10.5%
MR
13.2%

Argentina performs better than Mauritania across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
7.1%
MR
10.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$14,898
MR
$2,198

Argentina performs better than Mauritania across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AR
77.5 yrs
MR
68.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AR
8.0
MR
30.2

Argentina generally does better on family life, though Mauritania leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Federal Administration of Public Revenue (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Argentina and Mauritania. To live, work, or study long-term in Mauritania, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Mauritania's immigration authority.

Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Mauritania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Argentina passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Mauritania.
Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting Argentina

Visa Required
Mauritania passport holders need a visa to enter Argentina.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Mauritania?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Mauritania has 0.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Mauritania safe for expats?

Argentina generally does better on safety, though Mauritania leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Mauritania is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.5 in Argentina.

How is healthcare in Mauritania compared to Argentina?

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritania, compared to 51.1 in Argentina. Mauritania scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Argentina: 79).

What language do they speak in Mauritania?

The official language in Mauritania is Arabic. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

AR MR
Population 45,851,378 5,315,065
Currency Argentine Peso (ARS) Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +54 +222
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 —