Nicaragua - Kidnapping rate

0.1 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2010

In 2010, kidnapping rate for Nicaragua was 0.1 cases per 100,000 population. Kidnapping rate of Nicaragua fell gradually from 0.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2005 to 0.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2010.

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What is kidnapping rate?

“Kidnapping” means unlawfully detaining a person or persons against their will (including through the use of force; threat; fraud or enticement) for the purpose of demanding for their liberation an illicit gain or any other economic gain or other material benefit; or in order to oblige someone to do or not to do something. “Kidnapping” excludes disputes over child custody. (UN-CTS M5.5)

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