Health in Fukuoka, Japan: official figures
The number of doctors working in medical facilities per 100,000 people in Fukuoka was 312.1 in 2022, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
How many dentists are there in Fukuoka?
The number of dentists per 100,000 people in Fukuoka was 105.1 in 2022, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
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The number of nurses and assistant nurses per 100,000 people in Fukuoka was 1,318.7 in 2022, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The number of general hospitals per 100,000 people in Fukuoka was 7.6 in 2023, 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The number of general hospital beds per 100,000 people in Fukuoka was 1,313.9 in 2023, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The number of general clinics per 100,000 people in Fukuoka was 94.2 in 2023, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men in Fukuoka?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Fukuoka was 81.38 years in 2020, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
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Life expectancy at birth for women in Fukuoka was 87.70 years in 2020, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
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The death rate from cancer per 100,000 people in Fukuoka was 318.1 in 2023, 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The death rate from heart disease per 100,000 people in Fukuoka was 144.2 in 2023, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The death rate from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease per 100,000 people in Fukuoka was 74.6 in 2023, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The infant mortality rate (deaths under one year per 1,000 births) in Fukuoka was 1.8 in 2023, tied for 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The average length of stay in general hospitals in Fukuoka was 26.2 days in 2023, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The general hospital bed occupancy rate in Fukuoka was 78.5% in 2023, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
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National medical expenditure per person in Fukuoka was 415,000 yen in 2022, 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
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Fukuoka had 453 hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 8.9 per 100,000 people, 16th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 8,122 (6.5 per 100,000 people).
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Fukuoka had 63 psychiatric hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 1.2 per 100,000 people, tied for 19th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 1,057 (0.9 per 100,000 people).
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Fukuoka had 4,806 general clinics (doctors' clinics, with and without beds) on 1 October 2023, which is 94.2 per 100,000 people, 9th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 104,894 (84.4 per 100,000 people).
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Fukuoka had 425 clinics with inpatient beds on 1 October 2023, which is 8.3 per 100,000 people, tied for 11th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 5,641 (4.5 per 100,000 people).
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Fukuoka had 3,042 dental clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 59.6 per 100,000 people, 3rd 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 Fukuoka?
Fukuoka had 81,297 hospital beds (all types) on 1 October 2023, which is 1,593.1 per 100,000 people, 11th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 1,481,183 (1,191.1 per 100,000 people).
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Fukuoka had 20,581 psychiatric beds in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 403.3 per 100,000 people, 11th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 318,921 (256.5 per 100,000 people).
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Fukuoka had 17,026 long-term care beds in hospitals (for patients needing long stays) on 1 October 2023, which is 333.6 per 100,000 people, 10th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 273,745 (220.1 per 100,000 people).
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Fukuoka had 43,412 general hospital beds (acute and standard inpatient care) on 1 October 2023, which is 850.7 per 100,000 people, 18th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 882,862 (710.0 per 100,000 people).
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Fukuoka had 5,869 beds in general clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 115.0 per 100,000 people, 12th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 75,780 (60.9 per 100,000 people).
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Fukuoka had 13,182 full-time-equivalent doctors working in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 258.3 per 100,000 people, 7th highest 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 Fukuoka?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Fukuoka was 81.38 years in 2020, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 81.49 years.
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The number of further years men aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Fukuoka was 19.78 years in 2020, 16th lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 19.89 years.
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The number of further years men aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Fukuoka was 12.42 years in 2020, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 12.47 years.
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Life expectancy at birth for women in Fukuoka was 87.70 years in 2020, 21st highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 87.60 years.
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The number of further years women aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Fukuoka was 24.91 years in 2020, tied for 19th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 24.77 years.
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The number of further years women aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Fukuoka was 16.28 years in 2020, 16th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 16.12 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow Fukuoka compares with other prefectures
Doctors per 100,000 people (2022)
Fukuoka ranks 9 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Okayama | 324.0 |
| 7 | Wakayama | 320.9 |
| 8 | Tottori | 319.9 |
| 9 | Fukuoka | 312.1 |
| 10 | Shimane | 307.6 |
| 11 | Kumamoto | 302.2 |
| 12 | Oita | 297.9 |
Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) (2020)
Fukuoka ranks 27 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Saitama | 81.44 years |
| 25 | Saga | 81.41 years |
| 26 | Yamagata | 81.39 years |
| 27 | Fukuoka | 81.38 years |
| 28 | Tottori | 81.34 years |
| 29 | Niigata | 81.29 years |
| 30 | Tokushima | 81.27 years |
Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) (2020)
Fukuoka ranks 21 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Fukui | 87.84 years |
| 19 | Kochi | 87.84 years |
| 20 | Saga | 87.78 years |
| 21 | Fukuoka | 87.70 years |
| 22 | Kagawa | 87.64 years |
| 23 | Miyazaki | 87.60 years |
| 24 | Mie | 87.59 years |
Hospitals per 100,000 people (2023)
Fukuoka ranks 16 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; includes psychiatric hospitals
| Rank | Region | Hospitals per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Wakayama | 9.3 |
| 14 | Kagawa | 9.3 |
| 15 | Fukui | 9.0 |
| 16 | Fukuoka | 8.9 |
| 17 | Okayama | 8.6 |
| 18 | Hiroshima | 8.5 |
| 19 | Tottori | 8.0 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2023)
Fukuoka ranks 11 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; all hospital bed types
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Saga | 1,765.4 |
| 9 | Hokkaido | 1,765.3 |
| 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 |
Hospital doctors (full-time equivalent) per 100,000 people (2023)
Fukuoka ranks 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Kagoshima | 270.3 |
| 5 | Nagasaki | 263.8 |
| 6 | Okayama | 260.3 |
| 7 | Fukuoka | 258.3 |
| 8 | Wakayama | 251.1 |
| 9 | Fukui | 247.5 |
| 10 | Kumamoto | 246.5 |
Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) (2020)
Fukuoka ranks 32 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Tokushima | 19.83 years |
| 30 | Tottori | 19.80 years |
| 31 | Saitama | 19.79 years |
| 32 | Fukuoka | 19.78 years |
| 33 | Ehime | 19.77 years |
| 34 | Niigata | 19.73 years |
| 35 | Kochi | 19.73 years |
Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) (2020)
Fukuoka ranks 20 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Tokyo | 24.93 years |
| 18 | Toyama | 24.92 years |
| 19 | Fukui | 24.91 years |
| 20 | Fukuoka | 24.91 years |
| 21 | Saga | 24.88 years |
| 22 | Miyazaki | 24.87 years |
| 23 | Kagoshima | 24.87 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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