Moving to Mauritania from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.7
MR
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
MR
9.5

Mauritania performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SZ
$922
MR
$302
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
15.9
MR
2.4

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland 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

SZ
66.0
MR
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
MR
1.0t

Swaziland generally does better on environment, though Mauritania 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

SZ
2.3
MR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
MR
13.2%

Swaziland 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

SZ
37.6%
MR
10.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$10,600
MR
$6,300

Swaziland 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

SZ
59.7 yrs
MR
65.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
39.6
MR
51.0

Swaziland generally does better on family life, though Mauritania leads in life expectancy.

Data: Swaziland Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Swaziland 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.

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Mauritania

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

Mauritania passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Mauritania has 0.3 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 Mauritania safe for expats?

Mauritania performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritania is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.7 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Mauritania compared to Swaziland?

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritania, compared to 15.9 in Swaziland. Mauritania scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

What language do they speak in Mauritania?

The official language in Mauritania is Arabic. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ MR
Population 1,121,761 4,161,925
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO)
Languages English, Swazi Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +268 +222
Time zones 1 1