Moving to Mauritania from Macedonia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Macedonia to Mauritania? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mauritania compared to Macedonia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

MK
5.7
MR
9.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MK
$1,808
MR
$302
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MK
29.4
MR
2.6

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Macedonia 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

MK
62.0
MR
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MK
4.0t
MR
1.0t

Macedonia 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

MK
29.9
MR
0.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MK
52.5%
MR
13.2%

Macedonia 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

MK
12.3%
MR
10.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MK
$10,490
MR
$2,198

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MK
76.6 yrs
MR
68.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MK
2.5
MR
30.2

Macedonia performs better than Mauritania across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2020–2021), Public Revenue Office (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this

Can you move from Macedonia to Mauritania?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macedonia 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.

Macedonia passport

Macedonia passport holder visiting Mauritania

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

Mauritania passport holder visiting Macedonia

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Mauritania: 0.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mauritania offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Mauritania safe for expats?

Macedonia 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 Macedonia.

How is healthcare in Mauritania compared to Macedonia?

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Macedonia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritania, compared to 29.4 in Macedonia. Mauritania scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Macedonia: 74).

What language do they speak in Mauritania?

The official language in Mauritania is Arabic. In Macedonia, the official language is Macedonian.

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At a Glance

MK MR
Population 1,820,909 5,315,065
Currency Macedonian Denar (MKD) Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO)
Languages Macedonian Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +389 +222
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —