Moving to Malta from Mauritania

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Malta compared to Mauritania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MR
1.0
MT
0.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MR
9.5
MT
1.9

Malta performs significantly better than Mauritania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MR
$302
MT
$5,706
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MR
2.4
MT
42.8

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta 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
MT
21.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MR
1.0t
MT
3.2t

Mauritania generally does better on environment, though Malta 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
MT
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MR
13.2%
MT
78.3%

Malta 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%
MT
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MR
$6,300
MT
$57,200

Malta performs significantly better than Mauritania across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MR
65.2 yrs
MT
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MR
51.0
MT
4.5

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

Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting Malta

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

Malta passport holder visiting Mauritania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Malta 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 Malta?

Connectivity is usually fine (Malta: 43.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Malta offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Malta safe for expats?

Malta performs significantly better than Mauritania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Malta is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Mauritania.

How is healthcare in Malta compared to Mauritania?

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Malta leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Malta, compared to 2.4 in Mauritania. Malta scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritania: 40).

What language do they speak in Malta?

The official languages in Malta are English and Maltese. In Mauritania, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

MR MT
Population 4,161,925 464,186
Currency Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic English, Maltese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +222 +356
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112