Health in Aomori, Japan: official figures
The number of doctors working in medical facilities per 100,000 people in Aomori was 220.2 in 2022, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
How many dentists are there in Aomori?
The number of dentists per 100,000 people in Aomori was 55.9 in 2022, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many nurses are there in Aomori?
The number of nurses and assistant nurses per 100,000 people in Aomori was 1,121.2 in 2022, 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
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The number of general hospitals per 100,000 people in Aomori was 6.1 in 2023, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
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The number of general hospital beds per 100,000 people in Aomori was 1,087.2 in 2023, 24th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The number of general clinics per 100,000 people in Aomori was 71.8 in 2023, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men in Aomori?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Aomori was 79.27 years in 2020, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Life expectancy at birth for women in Aomori was 86.33 years in 2020, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The death rate from cancer per 100,000 people in Aomori was 429.5 in 2023, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
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The death rate from heart disease per 100,000 people in Aomori was 252.9 in 2023, 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The death rate from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease per 100,000 people in Aomori was 126.4 in 2023, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Aomori?
The infant mortality rate (deaths under one year per 1,000 births) in Aomori was 2.1 in 2023, tied for 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The average length of stay in general hospitals in Aomori was 23.5 days in 2023, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The general hospital bed occupancy rate in Aomori was 70.2% in 2023, tied for 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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National medical expenditure per person in Aomori was 369,000 yen in 2022, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Aomori?
Aomori had 89 hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 7.5 per 100,000 people, tied for 22nd highest 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 Aomori?
Aomori had 17 psychiatric hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 1.4 per 100,000 people, tied for 12th 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 Aomori?
Aomori had 850 general clinics (doctors' clinics, with and without beds) on 1 October 2023, which is 71.8 per 100,000 people, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 104,894 (84.4 per 100,000 people).
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Aomori had 109 clinics with inpatient beds on 1 October 2023, which is 9.2 per 100,000 people, 8th 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 Aomori?
Aomori had 481 dental clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 40.6 per 100,000 people, 4th 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 Aomori?
Aomori had 16,069 hospital beds (all types) on 1 October 2023, which is 1,357.2 per 100,000 people, 22nd highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 1,481,183 (1,191.1 per 100,000 people).
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Aomori had 4,199 psychiatric beds in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 354.6 per 100,000 people, 14th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 318,921 (256.5 per 100,000 people).
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Aomori had 2,335 long-term care beds in hospitals (for patients needing long stays) on 1 October 2023, which is 197.2 per 100,000 people, 16th lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 273,745 (220.1 per 100,000 people).
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Aomori had 9,475 general hospital beds (acute and standard inpatient care) on 1 October 2023, which is 800.3 per 100,000 people, 24th 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 Aomori?
Aomori had 1,481 beds in general clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 125.1 per 100,000 people, 11th 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 Aomori?
Aomori had 2,247 full-time-equivalent doctors working in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 189.8 per 100,000 people, 12th 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 Aomori?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Aomori was 79.27 years in 2020, the 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 Aomori?
The number of further years men aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Aomori was 18.51 years in 2020, the 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 Aomori?
The number of further years men aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Aomori was 11.54 years in 2020, the lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 12.47 years.
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Life expectancy at birth for women in Aomori was 86.33 years in 2020, the 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 Aomori?
The number of further years women aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Aomori was 23.92 years in 2020, the 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 Aomori?
The number of further years women aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Aomori was 15.41 years in 2020, the lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 16.12 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow Aomori compares with other prefectures
Doctors per 100,000 people (2022)
Aomori ranks 41 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Gifu | 231.5 |
| 39 | Shizuoka | 230.1 |
| 40 | Kanagawa | 223.0 |
| 41 | Aomori | 220.2 |
| 42 | Fukushima | 218.7 |
| 43 | Iwate | 218.5 |
| 44 | Niigata | 212.8 |
Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) (2020)
Aomori ranks 47 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)
Aomori ranks 47 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Akita | 87.10 years |
| 42 | Hokkaido | 87.08 years |
| 43 | Iwate | 87.05 years |
| 44 | Ibaraki | 86.94 years |
| 45 | Tochigi | 86.89 years |
| 46 | Fukushima | 86.81 years |
| 47 | Aomori | 86.33 years |
Hospitals per 100,000 people (2023)
Aomori ranks 22 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; includes psychiatric hospitals
| Rank | Region | Hospitals per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Tottori | 8.0 |
| 20 | Ishikawa | 7.9 |
| 21 | Iwate | 7.8 |
| 22 | Aomori | 7.5 |
| 23 | Yamanashi | 7.5 |
| 24 | Shimane | 7.1 |
| 25 | Akita | 7.0 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2023)
Aomori ranks 22 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; all hospital bed types
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Okayama | 1,444.0 |
| 20 | Wakayama | 1,400.4 |
| 21 | Iwate | 1,362.9 |
| 22 | Aomori | 1,357.2 |
| 23 | Fukui | 1,350.9 |
| 24 | Fukushima | 1,349.4 |
| 25 | Hiroshima | 1,346.5 |
Hospital doctors (full-time equivalent) per 100,000 people (2023)
Aomori ranks 36 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Gunma | 196.0 |
| 34 | Hiroshima | 194.6 |
| 35 | Fukushima | 193.8 |
| 36 | Aomori | 189.8 |
| 37 | Chiba | 189.0 |
| 38 | Iwate | 187.3 |
| 39 | Mie | 179.4 |
Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) (2020)
Aomori ranks 47 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)
Aomori ranks 47 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Akita | 24.51 years |
| 42 | Iwate | 24.44 years |
| 43 | Gunma | 24.43 years |
| 44 | Ibaraki | 24.36 years |
| 45 | Tochigi | 24.28 years |
| 46 | Fukushima | 24.26 years |
| 47 | Aomori | 23.92 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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