Moving to Ireland from Western Sahara

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Western Sahara 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 Western Sahara to Ireland, based on official data.

Living there in 2015
1

people born in Western Sahara 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 Western Sahara to Ireland.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EH
$2,500
IE
$115,600

Ireland performs significantly better than Western Sahara across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

EH
64.5 yrs
IE
81.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EH
47.9
IE
3.5

Ireland performs significantly better than Western Sahara across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Ireland?

Usually fine from major cities in Ireland. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Western Sahara, the official languages are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish.

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At a Glance

EH IE
Population 652,271 5,275,004
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Euro (€)
Languages Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish English, Irish
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +2 +353
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112