Moving to Belgium from Mauritania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mauritania to Belgium, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch, French and German.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Mauritania to Belgium, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
168 ↓ 13% vs 2022

people moved from Mauritania to Belgium · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Belgium?

Top countries of origin for Belgium's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MR
1.0
BE
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MR
9.5
BE
4.6

Mauritania generally does better on safety, though Belgium leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MR
$302
BE
$7,489
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MR
2.4
BE
63.9

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium 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

MR
62.0
BE
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MR
1.0t
BE
7.3t

Mauritania generally does better on environment, though Belgium leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MR
0.3
BE
43.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MR
13.2%
BE
51.9%

Belgium 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

MR
10.5%
BE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MR
$6,300
BE
$63,600

Belgium 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

MR
65.2 yrs
BE
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MR
51.0
BE
3.2

Belgium performs significantly better than Mauritania across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritania and Belgium. To live, work, or study long-term in Belgium, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belgium's immigration authority.

Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting Belgium

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

Belgium passport holder visiting Mauritania

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Belgium?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Belgium has 43.5 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 Belgium safe for expats?

Mauritania generally does better on safety, though Belgium leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Mauritania.

How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Mauritania?

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 63.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Belgium, compared to 2.4 in Mauritania. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritania: 40).

What language do they speak in Belgium?

The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Mauritania, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

MR BE
Population 4,161,925 11,847,338
Currency Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic Dutch, French, German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +222 +32
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112