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 World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

DK
0.8
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 World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

DK
45.0
MR
2.6

Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania 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

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 World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DK
43.4
MR
0.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DK
25.3%
MR
13.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

DK
5.5%
MR
10.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

DK
$76,970
MR
$2,198

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

DK
82.2 yrs
MR
68.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DK
3.5
MR
30.2

Denmark 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), Danish Central Tax Administration (2017), Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this

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 0.9 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?

Denmark performs better than Mauritania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritania is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Denmark.

How is healthcare in Mauritania compared to Denmark?

Denmark generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritania, compared to 45.0 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 6,009,169 5,315,065
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 —