Poverty and living standards in Matagalpa, Nicaragua: official figures

The National Police recorded 2,382 road accidents in Matagalpa in 2023, 38.8 per 10,000 residents, 8th lowest of 17 against 76.4 nationally.

How many people die in road accidents in Matagalpa?

Road accidents killed 129 people in Matagalpa in 2023, 21.0 per 100,000 residents (3rd highest of 17) against 14.9 nationally, and injured 289 (47 per 100,000 against 45).

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How many crimes are reported in Matagalpa?

Police registered 9,418 complaints in Matagalpa in 2023, 15.4 per 1,000 residents, 5th lowest of 17; the national figure is 23.2.

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What is the murder rate in Matagalpa?

Complaints registered as murder (asesinato) or homicide in Matagalpa in 2023 numbered 38 (10 and 28), 6.2 per 100,000 residents (5th highest of 17) against 5.4 nationally.

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How many crimes does the police solve in Matagalpa?

Police reported resolving 7,098 of 9,418 complaints in Matagalpa in 2023, 75.4% against 84.1% nationally (2nd lowest of 17).

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How Matagalpa compares with other departments

Road accidents per 10,000 residents, 2023 (2023)

Matagalpa ranks 10 of 17, highest first.

Rank	Region	Road accidents per 10,000 residents, 2023
7	Rivas	49.7
8	Masaya	48.0
9	Chinandega	40.9
10	Matagalpa	38.8
11	Madriz	21.0
12	Boaco	20.7
13	Atlantico Norte	16.6

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Road accident deaths per 100,000 residents, 2023 (2023)

Matagalpa ranks 3 of 17, highest first.

Rank	Region	Road accident deaths per 100,000 residents, 2023
1	Chontales	22.7
2	Rivas	22.6
3	Matagalpa	21.0
4	Esteli	20.6
5	Nueva Segovia	20.5
6	Rio San Juan	18.5
7	Jinotega	15.8

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Police complaints registered per 1,000 residents, 2023 (2023)

Matagalpa ranks 13 of 17, highest first.

Rank	Region	Police complaints registered per 1,000 residents, 2023
10	Rivas	19.4
11	Atlantico Norte	17.4
12	Chontales	15.7
13	Matagalpa	15.4
14	Atlantico Sur	13.8
15	Rio San Juan	12.0
16	Nueva Segovia	11.6

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Murders and homicides per 100,000 residents, 2023 (2023)

Matagalpa ranks 5 of 17, highest first. Complaints registered as asesinato or homicidio (not traffic-related)

Rank	Region	Murders and homicides per 100,000 residents, 2023
2	Jinotega	11.6
3	Atlantico Sur	10.8
4	Rio San Juan	7.8
5	Matagalpa	6.2
6	Nueva Segovia	6.0
7	Managua	4.0
8	Carazo	3.5

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Share of police complaints resolved, 2023 (2023)

Matagalpa ranks 16 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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