Moving to Mauritania from Iran

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

IR
2.4
MR
1.0
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IR
20.6
MR
9.5

Mauritania performs significantly better than Iran across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IR
$1,064
MR
$302
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IR
15.1
MR
2.4

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

IR
51.0
MR
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IR
9.1t
MR
1.0t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IR
12.3
MR
0.3
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IR
81.3%
MR
13.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IR
9.1%
MR
10.5%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IR
$16,200
MR
$6,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IR
75.2 yrs
MR
65.2 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IR
14.8
MR
51.0

Iran performs better than Mauritania across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iran 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.

Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Mauritania

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

Mauritania passport holder visiting Iran

Visa Free
Mauritania passport holders can enter Iran 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 Iran across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritania is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Iran.

How is healthcare in Mauritania compared to Iran?

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iran leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritania, compared to 15.1 in Iran. Mauritania scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iran: 74).

What language do they speak in Mauritania?

The official language in Mauritania is Arabic. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi).

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At a Glance

IR MR
Population86,758,3044,161,925
CurrencyIranian Rial (IRR)Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO)
LanguagesPersian (Farsi)Arabic
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+98+222
Time zones11
Emergency number115