Health in Fukushima, Japan: official figures
The number of doctors working in medical facilities per 100,000 people in Fukushima was 218.7 in 2022, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
How many dentists are there in Fukushima?
The number of dentists per 100,000 people in Fukushima was 74.8 in 2022, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many nurses are there in Fukushima?
The number of nurses and assistant nurses per 100,000 people in Fukushima was 1,013.4 in 2022, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Fukushima?
The number of general hospitals per 100,000 people in Fukushima was 5.6 in 2023, 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Fukushima?
The number of general hospital beds per 100,000 people in Fukushima was 1,047.5 in 2023, tied for 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many clinics are there in Fukushima?
The number of general clinics per 100,000 people in Fukushima was 77.6 in 2023, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men in Fukushima?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Fukushima was 80.60 years in 2020, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of women in Fukushima?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Fukushima was 86.81 years in 2020, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the cancer death rate in Fukushima?
The death rate from cancer per 100,000 people in Fukushima was 356.4 in 2023, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the heart disease death rate in Fukushima?
The death rate from heart disease per 100,000 people in Fukushima was 233.6 in 2023, 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the stroke death rate in Fukushima?
The death rate from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease per 100,000 people in Fukushima was 127.1 in 2023, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Fukushima?
The infant mortality rate (deaths under one year per 1,000 births) in Fukushima was 2.3 in 2023, tied for 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow long do patients stay in hospital in Fukushima?
The average length of stay in general hospitals in Fukushima was 20.8 days in 2023, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow full are hospitals in Fukushima?
The general hospital bed occupancy rate in Fukushima was 64.9% in 2023, the 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 Fukushima?
National medical expenditure per person in Fukushima was 357,000 yen in 2022, 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Fukushima?
Fukushima had 122 hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 6.9 per 100,000 people, 22nd 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 Fukushima?
Fukushima had 23 psychiatric hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 1.3 per 100,000 people, tied for 16th 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 Fukushima?
Fukushima had 1,372 general clinics (doctors' clinics, with and without beds) on 1 October 2023, which is 77.6 per 100,000 people, 15th 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 Fukushima?
Fukushima had 75 clinics with inpatient beds on 1 October 2023, which is 4.2 per 100,000 people, tied for 19th 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 Fukushima?
Fukushima had 814 dental clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 46.1 per 100,000 people, 13th 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 Fukushima?
Fukushima had 23,844 hospital beds (all types) on 1 October 2023, which is 1,349.4 per 100,000 people, 24th 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 Fukushima?
Fukushima had 6,025 psychiatric beds in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 341.0 per 100,000 people, 17th 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 Fukushima?
Fukushima had 2,953 long-term care beds in hospitals (for patients needing long stays) on 1 October 2023, which is 167.1 per 100,000 people, 9th 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 Fukushima?
Fukushima had 14,767 general hospital beds (acute and standard inpatient care) on 1 October 2023, which is 835.7 per 100,000 people, 21st 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 Fukushima?
Fukushima had 962 beds in general clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 54.4 per 100,000 people, 22nd 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 Fukushima?
Fukushima had 3,424 full-time-equivalent doctors working in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 193.8 per 100,000 people, 13th 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 Fukushima?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Fukushima was 80.60 years in 2020, 3rd 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 Fukushima?
The number of further years men aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Fukushima was 19.48 years in 2020, 5th 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 Fukushima?
The number of further years men aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Fukushima was 12.12 years in 2020, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 12.47 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow long do women live in Fukushima?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Fukushima was 86.81 years in 2020, 2nd 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 Fukushima?
The number of further years women aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Fukushima was 24.26 years in 2020, 2nd 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 Fukushima?
The number of further years women aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Fukushima was 15.67 years in 2020, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 16.12 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow Fukushima compares with other prefectures
Doctors per 100,000 people (2022)
Fukushima ranks 42 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Shizuoka | 230.1 |
| 40 | Kanagawa | 223.0 |
| 41 | Aomori | 220.2 |
| 42 | Fukushima | 218.7 |
| 43 | Iwate | 218.5 |
| 44 | Niigata | 212.8 |
| 45 | Chiba | 209.0 |
Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) (2020)
Fukushima ranks 45 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)
Fukushima ranks 46 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)
Fukushima ranks 26 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; includes psychiatric hospitals
| Rank | Region | Hospitals per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Yamanashi | 7.5 |
| 24 | Shimane | 7.1 |
| 25 | Akita | 7.0 |
| 26 | Fukushima | 6.9 |
| 27 | Gunma | 6.7 |
| 28 | Yamagata | 6.4 |
| 29 | Hyogo | 6.4 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2023)
Fukushima ranks 24 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; all hospital bed types
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 26 | Yamagata | 1,324.9 |
| 27 | Yamanashi | 1,320.5 |
Hospital doctors (full-time equivalent) per 100,000 people (2023)
Fukushima ranks 35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Shiga | 198.0 |
| 33 | Gunma | 196.0 |
| 34 | Hiroshima | 194.6 |
| 35 | Fukushima | 193.8 |
| 36 | Aomori | 189.8 |
| 37 | Chiba | 189.0 |
| 38 | Iwate | 187.3 |
Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) (2020)
Fukushima ranks 43 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Ibaraki | 19.62 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 |
Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) (2020)
Fukushima ranks 46 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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