Poverty and living standards in Managua, Nicaragua: official figures
The National Police recorded 33,067 road accidents in Managua in 2023, 208.5 per 10,000 residents, the highest of 17 against 76.4 nationally.
How many people die in road accidents in Managua?
Road accidents killed 219 people in Managua in 2023, 13.8 per 100,000 residents (8th highest of 17) against 14.9 nationally, and injured 1,103 (70 per 100,000 against 45).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Informacion de Desarrollo (INIDE) · saved copyHow many crimes are reported in Managua?
Police registered 53,388 complaints in Managua in 2023, 33.7 per 1,000 residents, 3rd highest of 17; the national figure is 23.2.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Informacion de Desarrollo (INIDE) · saved copyWhat is the murder rate in Managua?
Complaints registered as murder (asesinato) or homicide in Managua in 2023 numbered 64 (7 and 57), 4.0 per 100,000 residents (7th highest of 17) against 5.4 nationally.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Informacion de Desarrollo (INIDE) · saved copyHow many crimes does the police solve in Managua?
Police reported resolving 42,121 of 53,388 complaints in Managua in 2023, 78.9% against 84.1% nationally (3rd lowest of 17).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Informacion de Desarrollo (INIDE) · saved copyHow Managua compares with other departments
Road accidents per 10,000 residents, 2023 (2023)
Managua ranks 1 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Road accidents per 10,000 residents, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Managua | 208.5 |
| 2 | Esteli | 90.0 |
| 3 | Leon | 64.2 |
| 4 | Granada | 57.0 |
| 5 | Carazo | 55.7 |
| 6 | Chontales | 54.8 |
| 7 | Rivas | 49.7 |
Road accident deaths per 100,000 residents, 2023 (2023)
Managua ranks 8 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Road accident deaths per 100,000 residents, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Nueva Segovia | 20.5 |
| 6 | Rio San Juan | 18.5 |
| 7 | Jinotega | 15.8 |
| 8 | Managua | 13.8 |
| 9 | Madriz | 13.2 |
| 10 | Granada | 13.2 |
| 11 | Atlantico Norte | 13.0 |
Police complaints registered per 1,000 residents, 2023 (2023)
Managua ranks 3 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Police complaints registered per 1,000 residents, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon | 35.4 |
| 2 | Esteli | 34.5 |
| 3 | Managua | 33.7 |
| 4 | Granada | 31.4 |
| 5 | Masaya | 28.5 |
| 6 | Carazo | 27.6 |
| 7 | Boaco | 20.9 |
Murders and homicides per 100,000 residents, 2023 (2023)
Managua ranks 7 of 17, highest first. Complaints registered as asesinato or homicidio (not traffic-related)
| Rank | Region | Murders and homicides per 100,000 residents, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Rio San Juan | 7.8 |
| 5 | Matagalpa | 6.2 |
| 6 | Nueva Segovia | 6.0 |
| 7 | Managua | 4.0 |
| 8 | Carazo | 3.5 |
| 9 | Esteli | 3.4 |
| 10 | Rivas | 3.2 |
Share of police complaints resolved, 2023 (2023)
Managua ranks 15 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of police complaints resolved, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Chinandega | 86.4% |
| 12 | Carazo | 86.0% |
| 13 | Nueva Segovia | 83.2% |
| 14 | Jinotega | 82.4% |
| 15 | Managua | 78.9% |
| 16 | Matagalpa | 75.4% |
| 17 | Leon | 72.8% |
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Sources
- Instituto Nacional de Informacion de Desarrollo (INIDE): Anuario Estadistico 2023, tables II.7.6 to II.7.12: road accidents (Police traffic department) and complaints registered and resolved by department (National Police), 2023, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 47c54be057f9…)
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