Moving to Mauritania from Denmark

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

DK
1.0
MR
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DK
2.3
MR
9.5

Denmark performs better than Mauritania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

DK
$7,262
MR
$302
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DK
43.8
MR
2.4

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark 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

DK
13.0
MR
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DK
4.3t
MR
1.0t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DK
45.0
MR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DK
26.4%
MR
13.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DK
5.1%
MR
10.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DK
$72,000
MR
$6,300

Denmark generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritania leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DK
81.7 yrs
MR
65.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DK
3.0
MR
51.0

Denmark performs better than Mauritania across all family life metrics.

Data: Danish Central Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Denmark 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.

Denmark passport

Denmark passport holder visiting Mauritania

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

Mauritania passport holder visiting Denmark

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

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?

Denmark performs better than Mauritania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritania is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Denmark.

How is healthcare in Mauritania compared to Denmark?

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Denmark leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritania, compared to 43.8 in Denmark. Mauritania scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Denmark: 82).

What language do they speak in Mauritania?

The official language in Mauritania is Arabic. In Denmark, the official language is Danish.

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At a Glance

DK MR
Population 5,920,767 4,161,925
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO)
Languages Danish Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +45 +222
Time zones 5 1
Emergency number 112