Poverty and living standards in Rio San Juan, Nicaragua: official figures
The National Police recorded 203 road accidents in Rio San Juan in 2023, 14.4 per 10,000 residents, 3rd lowest of 17 against 76.4 nationally.
How many people die in road accidents in Rio San Juan?
Road accidents killed 26 people in Rio San Juan in 2023, 18.5 per 100,000 residents (6th highest of 17) against 14.9 nationally, and injured 49 (35 per 100,000 against 45).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Informacion de Desarrollo (INIDE) · saved copyHow many crimes are reported in Rio San Juan?
Police registered 1,684 complaints in Rio San Juan in 2023, 12.0 per 1,000 residents, 3rd lowest of 17; the national figure is 23.2.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Informacion de Desarrollo (INIDE) · saved copyWhat is the murder rate in Rio San Juan?
Complaints registered as murder (asesinato) or homicide in Rio San Juan in 2023 numbered 11 (5 and 6), 7.8 per 100,000 residents (4th highest of 17) against 5.4 nationally.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Informacion de Desarrollo (INIDE) · saved copyHow many crimes does the police solve in Rio San Juan?
Police reported resolving 1,521 of 1,684 complaints in Rio San Juan in 2023, 90.3% against 84.1% nationally (8th highest of 17).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Informacion de Desarrollo (INIDE) · saved copyHow Rio San Juan compares with other departments
Road accidents per 10,000 residents, 2023 (2023)
Rio San Juan ranks 15 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Road accidents per 10,000 residents, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Madriz | 21.0 |
| 12 | Boaco | 20.7 |
| 13 | Atlantico Norte | 16.6 |
| 14 | Jinotega | 16.5 |
| 15 | Rio San Juan | 14.4 |
| 16 | Nueva Segovia | 13.2 |
| 17 | Atlantico Sur | 11.0 |
Road accident deaths per 100,000 residents, 2023 (2023)
Rio San Juan ranks 6 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Road accident deaths per 100,000 residents, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Matagalpa | 21.0 |
| 4 | Esteli | 20.6 |
| 5 | Nueva Segovia | 20.5 |
| 6 | Rio San Juan | 18.5 |
| 7 | Jinotega | 15.8 |
| 8 | Managua | 13.8 |
| 9 | Madriz | 13.2 |
Police complaints registered per 1,000 residents, 2023 (2023)
Rio San Juan ranks 15 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Police complaints registered per 1,000 residents, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 17 | Jinotega | 7.5 |
Murders and homicides per 100,000 residents, 2023 (2023)
Rio San Juan ranks 4 of 17, highest first. Complaints registered as asesinato or homicidio (not traffic-related)
| Rank | Region | Murders and homicides per 100,000 residents, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlantico Norte | 13.7 |
| 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 |
Share of police complaints resolved, 2023 (2023)
Rio San Juan ranks 8 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Share of police complaints resolved, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Madriz | 92.3% |
| 6 | Esteli | 91.7% |
| 7 | Atlantico Norte | 91.2% |
| 8 | Rio San Juan | 90.3% |
| 9 | Chontales | 89.8% |
| 10 | Rivas | 88.3% |
| 11 | Chinandega | 86.4% |
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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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