Moving to Ireland from Mauritania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mauritania to Ireland, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Irish. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
7 ↓ 12% vs 2015

people born in Mauritania live in Ireland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Ireland?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MR
1.0
IE
0.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MR
9.5
IE
2.8

Ireland performs significantly better than Mauritania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

MR
$302
IE
$8,772
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MR
2.4
IE
40.6

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland 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
IE
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MR
1.0t
IE
6.0t

Mauritania generally does better on environment, though Ireland 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
IE
32.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MR
13.2%
IE
22.2%

Ireland 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%
IE
4.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MR
$6,300
IE
$115,600

Ireland 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
IE
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MR
51.0
IE
3.5

Ireland 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 Ireland. To live, work, or study long-term in Ireland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ireland's immigration authority.

Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting Ireland

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

Ireland passport holder visiting Mauritania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Ireland 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 Ireland?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Ireland has 32.1 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 Ireland safe for expats?

Ireland performs significantly better than Mauritania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Mauritania.

How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Mauritania?

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Ireland, compared to 2.4 in Mauritania. Ireland scores 83 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritania: 40).

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Mauritania, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

MR IE
Population 4,161,925 5,275,004
Currency Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic English, Irish
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +222 +353
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112