Moving to Mauritania from Estonia

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

EE
1.5
MR
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

EE
4.4
MR
9.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

EE
$3,741
MR
$302
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

EE
34.7
MR
2.6

Estonia 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

EE
7.8t
MR
1.0t

Estonia 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

EE
35.4
MR
0.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

EE
13.1%
MR
13.2%

Estonia 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

EE
8.3%
MR
10.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

EE
$34,418
MR
$2,198

Estonia 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

EE
79.3 yrs
MR
68.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EE
1.5
MR
30.2

Estonia 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), The World Factbook (2021), Estonian Tax and Customs Board (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Estonia 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.

Estonia passport

Estonia passport holder visiting Mauritania

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

Mauritania passport holder visiting Estonia

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

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?

Estonia 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 1.5 in Estonia.

How is healthcare in Mauritania compared to Estonia?

Estonia 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 34.7 in Estonia. Mauritania scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Estonia: 79).

What language do they speak in Mauritania?

The official language in Mauritania is Arabic. In Estonia, the official language is Estonian.

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At a Glance

EE MR
Population 1,366,475 5,315,065
Currency Euro (€) Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO)
Languages Estonian Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +372 +222
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —