Moving to Jordan from Mauritania

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mauritania to Jordan — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Mauritania to Jordan, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
69 ↑ 28% vs 2015

people born in Mauritania live in Jordan · UN DESA

Who's moving to Jordan?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Mauritania and Jordan stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MR
1.0
JO
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MR
9.5
JO
13.6

Mauritania performs better than Jordan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MR
$302
JO
$798
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MR
2.4
JO
25.1

Jordan 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

MR
62.0
JO
38.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MR
1.0t
JO
2.1t

Mauritania generally does better on environment, though Jordan 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
JO
7.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MR
13.2%
JO
102.5%

Jordan 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%
JO
17.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MR
$6,300
JO
$9,400

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MR
65.2 yrs
JO
76.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MR
51.0
JO
13.9

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

Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting Jordan

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

Jordan passport holder visiting Mauritania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Jordan 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 Jordan?

With 7.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Jordan can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Mauritania and Jordan.

Is Jordan safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Jordan compared to Mauritania?

Jordan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Jordan, compared to 2.4 in Mauritania. Jordan scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritania: 40).

What language do they speak in Jordan?

Both Mauritania and Jordan share the same official language: Arabic.

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At a Glance

MR JO
Population 4,161,925 10,998,531
Currency Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO) Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages Arabic Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +222 +962
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911