Health in Akita, Japan: official figures
The number of doctors working in medical facilities per 100,000 people in Akita was 249.8 in 2022, tied for 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
How many dentists are there in Akita?
The number of dentists per 100,000 people in Akita was 62.6 in 2022, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many nurses are there in Akita?
The number of nurses and assistant nurses per 100,000 people in Akita was 1,116.8 in 2022, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Akita?
The number of general hospitals per 100,000 people in Akita was 5.3 in 2023, tied for 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Akita?
The number of general hospital beds per 100,000 people in Akita was 1,181.3 in 2023, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many clinics are there in Akita?
The number of general clinics per 100,000 people in Akita was 88.2 in 2023, 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men in Akita?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Akita was 80.48 years in 2020, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of women in Akita?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Akita was 87.10 years in 2020, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the cancer death rate in Akita?
The death rate from cancer per 100,000 people in Akita was 437.5 in 2023, the highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the heart disease death rate in Akita?
The death rate from heart disease per 100,000 people in Akita was 237.6 in 2023, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the stroke death rate in Akita?
The death rate from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease per 100,000 people in Akita was 173.4 in 2023, the highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Akita?
The infant mortality rate (deaths under one year per 1,000 births) in Akita was 2.8 in 2023, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow long do patients stay in hospital in Akita?
The average length of stay in general hospitals in Akita was 22.2 days in 2023, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow full are hospitals in Akita?
The general hospital bed occupancy rate in Akita was 71.1% in 2023, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much is spent on healthcare per person in Akita?
National medical expenditure per person in Akita was 401,000 yen in 2022, tied for 16th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Akita?
Akita had 64 hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 7.0 per 100,000 people, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 8,122 (6.5 per 100,000 people).
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow many psychiatric hospitals are there in Akita?
Akita had 16 psychiatric hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 1.8 per 100,000 people, 8th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 1,057 (0.9 per 100,000 people).
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow many clinics are there in Akita?
Akita had 806 general clinics (doctors' clinics, with and without beds) on 1 October 2023, which is 88.2 per 100,000 people, 17th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 104,894 (84.4 per 100,000 people).
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow many clinics have inpatient beds in Akita?
Akita had 46 clinics with inpatient beds on 1 October 2023, which is 5.0 per 100,000 people, tied for 23rd highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 5,641 (4.5 per 100,000 people).
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow many dental clinics are there in Akita?
Akita had 404 dental clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 44.2 per 100,000 people, tied for 8th lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 66,818 (53.7 per 100,000 people).
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Akita?
Akita had 13,907 hospital beds (all types) on 1 October 2023, which is 1,521.6 per 100,000 people, 13th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 1,481,183 (1,191.1 per 100,000 people).
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow many psychiatric beds are there in Akita?
Akita had 3,819 psychiatric beds in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 417.8 per 100,000 people, 10th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 318,921 (256.5 per 100,000 people).
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow many long-term care hospital beds are there in Akita?
Akita had 1,742 long-term care beds in hospitals (for patients needing long stays) on 1 October 2023, which is 190.6 per 100,000 people, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 273,745 (220.1 per 100,000 people).
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow many acute hospital beds are there in Akita?
Akita had 8,274 general hospital beds (acute and standard inpatient care) on 1 October 2023, which is 905.3 per 100,000 people, 11th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 882,862 (710.0 per 100,000 people).
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow many beds do clinics have in Akita?
Akita had 583 beds in general clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 63.8 per 100,000 people, 24th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 75,780 (60.9 per 100,000 people).
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow many doctors work in hospitals in Akita?
Akita had 1,923 full-time-equivalent doctors working in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 210.4 per 100,000 people, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 260,350 (209.4 per 100,000 people).
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow long do men live in Akita?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Akita was 80.48 years in 2020, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 81.49 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men aged 65 in Akita?
The number of further years men aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Akita was 19.23 years in 2020, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 19.89 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow many more years do men aged 75 live in Akita?
The number of further years men aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Akita was 11.92 years in 2020, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 12.47 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow long do women live in Akita?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Akita was 87.10 years in 2020, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 87.60 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of women aged 65 in Akita?
The number of further years women aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Akita was 24.51 years in 2020, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 24.77 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow many more years do women aged 75 live in Akita?
The number of further years women aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Akita was 15.86 years in 2020, tied for 7th lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 16.12 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow Akita compares with other prefectures
Doctors per 100,000 people (2022)
Akita ranks 30 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Yamanashi | 257.9 |
| 28 | Miyagi | 256.3 |
| 29 | Hokkaido | 254.0 |
| 30 | Akita | 249.8 |
| 31 | Nagano | 249.8 |
| 32 | Tochigi | 248.4 |
| 33 | Shiga | 242.2 |
Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) (2020)
Akita ranks 46 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Osaka | 80.81 years |
| 42 | Kochi | 80.79 years |
| 43 | Okinawa | 80.73 years |
| 44 | Iwate | 80.64 years |
| 45 | Fukushima | 80.60 years |
| 46 | Akita | 80.48 years |
| 47 | Aomori | 79.27 years |
Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) (2020)
Akita ranks 41 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Ehime | 87.34 years |
| 39 | Saitama | 87.31 years |
| 40 | Gunma | 87.18 years |
| 41 | Akita | 87.10 years |
| 42 | Hokkaido | 87.08 years |
| 43 | Iwate | 87.05 years |
| 44 | Ibaraki | 86.94 years |
Hospitals per 100,000 people (2023)
Akita ranks 25 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; includes psychiatric hospitals
| Rank | Region | Hospitals per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Aomori | 7.5 |
| 23 | Yamanashi | 7.5 |
| 24 | Shimane | 7.1 |
| 25 | Akita | 7.0 |
| 26 | Fukushima | 6.9 |
| 27 | Gunma | 6.7 |
| 28 | Yamagata | 6.4 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2023)
Akita ranks 13 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; all hospital bed types
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Miyazaki | 1,709.7 |
| 11 | Fukuoka | 1,593.1 |
| 12 | Ehime | 1,562.7 |
| 13 | Akita | 1,521.6 |
| 14 | Kagawa | 1,508.0 |
| 15 | Tottori | 1,502.4 |
| 16 | Shimane | 1,490.2 |
Hospital doctors (full-time equivalent) per 100,000 people (2023)
Akita ranks 25 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; hospitals only, clinics are not counted
| Rank | Region | Hospital doctors (full-time equivalent) per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Shimane | 221.2 |
| 23 | Hyogo | 219.0 |
| 24 | Tottori | 216.6 |
| 25 | Akita | 210.4 |
| 26 | Yamaguchi | 208.5 |
| 27 | Yamanashi | 206.9 |
| 28 | Nagano | 204.7 |
Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) (2020)
Akita ranks 46 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Wakayama | 19.62 years |
| 42 | Gunma | 19.60 years |
| 43 | Fukushima | 19.48 years |
| 44 | Iwate | 19.42 years |
| 45 | Osaka | 19.35 years |
| 46 | Akita | 19.23 years |
| 47 | Aomori | 18.51 years |
Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) (2020)
Akita ranks 41 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Tokushima | 24.55 years |
| 39 | Hokkaido | 24.54 years |
| 40 | Wakayama | 24.54 years |
| 41 | Akita | 24.51 years |
| 42 | Iwate | 24.44 years |
| 43 | Gunma | 24.43 years |
| 44 | Ibaraki | 24.36 years |
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Sources
- Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications: Statistical Observations of Prefectures 2026 (Tōkei de miru todōfuken no sugata), full volume, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b69774a5f40c…)
- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan: Prefectural Life Tables 2020: chart and table data (life expectancy at selected ages), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 85e022250f89…)
- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan: Survey of Medical Institutions 2023 (static survey, 1 October 2023), statistical tables 1-14, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 c58768c41bfc…)
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