Health in Chiba, Japan: official figures
The number of doctors working in medical facilities per 100,000 people in Chiba was 209.0 in 2022, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
How many dentists are there in Chiba?
The number of dentists per 100,000 people in Chiba was 77.4 in 2022, tied for 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many nurses are there in Chiba?
The number of nurses and assistant nurses per 100,000 people in Chiba was 745.3 in 2022, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Chiba?
The number of general hospitals per 100,000 people in Chiba was 4.1 in 2023, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Chiba?
The number of general hospital beds per 100,000 people in Chiba was 816.6 in 2023, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many clinics are there in Chiba?
The number of general clinics per 100,000 people in Chiba was 63.0 in 2023, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men in Chiba?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Chiba was 81.45 years in 2020, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of women in Chiba?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Chiba was 87.50 years in 2020, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the cancer death rate in Chiba?
The death rate from cancer per 100,000 people in Chiba was 300.8 in 2023, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the heart disease death rate in Chiba?
The death rate from heart disease per 100,000 people in Chiba was 184.6 in 2023, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the stroke death rate in Chiba?
The death rate from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease per 100,000 people in Chiba was 78.8 in 2023, 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Chiba?
The infant mortality rate (deaths under one year per 1,000 births) in Chiba was 2.1 in 2023, tied for 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow long do patients stay in hospital in Chiba?
The average length of stay in general hospitals in Chiba was 21.5 days in 2023, tied for 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow full are hospitals in Chiba?
The general hospital bed occupancy rate in Chiba was 74.3% in 2023, 22nd 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 Chiba?
National medical expenditure per person in Chiba was 334,000 yen in 2022, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Chiba?
Chiba had 289 hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 4.6 per 100,000 people, 5th 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 Chiba?
Chiba had 33 psychiatric hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 0.5 per 100,000 people, tied for 5th lowest 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 Chiba?
Chiba had 3,942 general clinics (doctors' clinics, with and without beds) on 1 October 2023, which is 63.0 per 100,000 people, 3rd lowest 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 Chiba?
Chiba had 137 clinics with inpatient beds on 1 October 2023, which is 2.2 per 100,000 people, 5th lowest 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 Chiba?
Chiba had 3,202 dental clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 51.2 per 100,000 people, 15th highest 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 Chiba?
Chiba had 59,894 hospital beds (all types) on 1 October 2023, which is 957.2 per 100,000 people, 5th lowest 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 Chiba?
Chiba had 12,161 psychiatric beds in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 194.4 per 100,000 people, 7th lowest 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 Chiba?
Chiba had 11,020 long-term care beds in hospitals (for patients needing long stays) on 1 October 2023, which is 176.1 per 100,000 people, 13th 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 Chiba?
Chiba had 36,557 general hospital beds (acute and standard inpatient care) on 1 October 2023, which is 584.3 per 100,000 people, 4th lowest 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 Chiba?
Chiba had 1,872 beds in general clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 29.9 per 100,000 people, 7th lowest 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 Chiba?
Chiba had 11,825 full-time-equivalent doctors working in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 189.0 per 100,000 people, 11th 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 Chiba?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Chiba was 81.45 years in 2020, 23rd highest 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 Chiba?
The number of further years men aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Chiba was 19.95 years in 2020, 23rd highest 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 Chiba?
The number of further years men aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Chiba was 12.52 years in 2020, tied for 19th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 12.47 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow long do women live in Chiba?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Chiba was 87.50 years in 2020, 18th 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 Chiba?
The number of further years women aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Chiba was 24.72 years in 2020, tied for 21st 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 Chiba?
The number of further years women aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Chiba was 16.05 years in 2020, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 16.12 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow Chiba compares with other prefectures
Doctors per 100,000 people (2022)
Chiba ranks 45 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Aomori | 220.2 |
| 42 | Fukushima | 218.7 |
| 43 | Iwate | 218.5 |
| 44 | Niigata | 212.8 |
| 45 | Chiba | 209.0 |
| 46 | Ibaraki | 202.0 |
| 47 | Saitama | 180.2 |
Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) (2020)
Chiba ranks 23 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Shimane | 81.63 years |
| 21 | Shizuoka | 81.59 years |
| 22 | Kagawa | 81.56 years |
| 23 | Chiba | 81.45 years |
| 24 | Saitama | 81.44 years |
| 25 | Saga | 81.41 years |
| 26 | Yamagata | 81.39 years |
Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) (2020)
Chiba ranks 30 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Aichi | 87.52 years |
| 28 | Miyagi | 87.51 years |
| 29 | Gifu | 87.51 years |
| 30 | Chiba | 87.50 years |
| 31 | Shizuoka | 87.48 years |
| 32 | Yamaguchi | 87.43 years |
| 33 | Tokushima | 87.42 years |
Hospitals per 100,000 people (2023)
Chiba ranks 43 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; includes psychiatric hospitals
| Rank | Region | Hospitals per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Gifu | 4.9 |
| 41 | Shizuoka | 4.8 |
| 42 | Saitama | 4.7 |
| 43 | Chiba | 4.6 |
| 44 | Tokyo | 4.5 |
| 45 | Aichi | 4.2 |
| 46 | Shiga | 4.1 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2023)
Chiba ranks 43 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; all hospital bed types
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Shizuoka | 1,013.4 |
| 41 | Gifu | 983.9 |
| 42 | Shiga | 976.1 |
| 43 | Chiba | 957.2 |
| 44 | Tokyo | 890.7 |
| 45 | Aichi | 872.4 |
| 46 | Saitama | 858.6 |
Hospital doctors (full-time equivalent) per 100,000 people (2023)
Chiba ranks 37 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Hiroshima | 194.6 |
| 35 | Fukushima | 193.8 |
| 36 | Aomori | 189.8 |
| 37 | Chiba | 189.0 |
| 38 | Iwate | 187.3 |
| 39 | Mie | 179.4 |
| 40 | Kanagawa | 177.5 |
Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) (2020)
Chiba ranks 23 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Shizuoka | 19.98 years |
| 21 | Miyazaki | 19.97 years |
| 22 | Mie | 19.96 years |
| 23 | Chiba | 19.95 years |
| 24 | Saga | 19.94 years |
| 25 | Kagoshima | 19.94 years |
| 26 | Toyama | 19.93 years |
Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) (2020)
Chiba ranks 26 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Kagoshima | 24.87 years |
| 24 | Kagawa | 24.84 years |
| 25 | Niigata | 24.78 years |
| 26 | Chiba | 24.72 years |
| 27 | Nagasaki | 24.72 years |
| 28 | Miyagi | 24.71 years |
| 29 | Yamaguchi | 24.70 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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