Moving to Mauritania from Chad

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Chad to Mauritania.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
54 ↑ 6% vs 2015

people born in Chad 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 Chad to Mauritania.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TD
26.4
MR
9.5

Mauritania performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TD
$130
MR
$302
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
MR
2.4

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TD
95.0
MR
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
MR
1.0t

Chad generally does better on environment, though Mauritania leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TD
0.0
MR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TD
4.3%
MR
13.2%

Mauritania generally does better on infrastructure, though Chad leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TD
1.1%
MR
10.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
MR
$6,300

Mauritania generally does better on employment & economy, though Chad leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TD
59.1 yrs
MR
65.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
MR
51.0

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

Data: General Inspectorate of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chad 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.

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Mauritania

Visa Free
Chad passport holders can enter Mauritania without a visa.
Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Free
Mauritania passport holders can enter Chad without a visa.

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 0.3 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?

Mauritania performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Mauritania compared to Chad?

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritania, compared to 0.8 in Chad. Mauritania scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

What language do they speak in Mauritania?

The official language in Mauritania is Arabic. In Chad, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

TD MR
Population 17,963,211 4,161,925
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO)
Languages Arabic, French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +235 +222
Time zones 1 1