Health in Gifu, Japan: official figures
The number of doctors working in medical facilities per 100,000 people in Gifu was 231.5 in 2022, 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
How many dentists are there in Gifu?
The number of dentists per 100,000 people in Gifu was 85.3 in 2022, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many nurses are there in Gifu?
The number of nurses and assistant nurses per 100,000 people in Gifu was 946.8 in 2022, 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Gifu?
The number of general hospitals per 100,000 people in Gifu was 4.2 in 2023, tied for 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Gifu?
The number of general hospital beds per 100,000 people in Gifu was 816.0 in 2023, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many clinics are there in Gifu?
The number of general clinics per 100,000 people in Gifu was 82.8 in 2023, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men in Gifu?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Gifu was 81.90 years in 2020, tied for 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of women in Gifu?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Gifu was 87.51 years in 2020, tied for 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the cancer death rate in Gifu?
The death rate from cancer per 100,000 people in Gifu was 327.9 in 2023, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the heart disease death rate in Gifu?
The death rate from heart disease per 100,000 people in Gifu was 197.2 in 2023, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the stroke death rate in Gifu?
The death rate from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease per 100,000 people in Gifu was 90.1 in 2023, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Gifu?
The infant mortality rate (deaths under one year per 1,000 births) in Gifu was 2.7 in 2023, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow long do patients stay in hospital in Gifu?
The average length of stay in general hospitals in Gifu was 18.6 days in 2023, tied for 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The general hospital bed occupancy rate in Gifu was 68.4% in 2023, 2nd 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 Gifu?
National medical expenditure per person in Gifu was 368,000 yen 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 Gifu?
Gifu had 94 hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 4.9 per 100,000 people, 8th 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 Gifu?
Gifu had 12 psychiatric hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 0.6 per 100,000 people, tied for 9th 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 Gifu?
Gifu had 1,598 general clinics (doctors' clinics, with and without beds) on 1 October 2023, which is 82.8 per 100,000 people, 22nd 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 Gifu?
Gifu had 110 clinics with inpatient beds on 1 October 2023, which is 5.7 per 100,000 people, tied for 20th 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 Gifu?
Gifu had 938 dental clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 48.6 per 100,000 people, tied for 22nd 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 Gifu?
Gifu had 19,000 hospital beds (all types) on 1 October 2023, which is 983.9 per 100,000 people, 7th 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 Gifu?
Gifu had 3,799 psychiatric beds in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 196.7 per 100,000 people, 8th 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 Gifu?
Gifu had 2,717 long-term care beds in hospitals (for patients needing long stays) on 1 October 2023, which is 140.7 per 100,000 people, 4th 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 Gifu?
Gifu had 12,353 general hospital beds (acute and standard inpatient care) on 1 October 2023, which is 639.7 per 100,000 people, 11th 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 Gifu?
Gifu had 1,337 beds in general clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 69.2 per 100,000 people, 23rd 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 Gifu?
Gifu had 3,281 full-time-equivalent doctors working in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 169.9 per 100,000 people, 4th 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 Gifu?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Gifu was 81.90 years in 2020, tied for 10th 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 Gifu?
The number of further years men aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Gifu was 20.08 years in 2020, 13th 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 Gifu?
The number of further years men aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Gifu was 12.44 years in 2020, tied for 23rd highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 12.47 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow long do women live in Gifu?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Gifu was 87.51 years in 2020, tied for 19th 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 Gifu?
The number of further years women aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Gifu was 24.62 years in 2020, tied for 15th 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 Gifu?
The number of further years women aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Gifu was 15.89 years in 2020, tied for 9th lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 16.12 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow Gifu compares with other prefectures
Doctors per 100,000 people (2022)
Gifu ranks 38 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Yamagata | 239.6 |
| 36 | Aichi | 234.7 |
| 37 | Gunma | 233.4 |
| 38 | Gifu | 231.5 |
| 39 | Shizuoka | 230.1 |
| 40 | Kanagawa | 223.0 |
| 41 | Aomori | 220.2 |
Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) (2020)
Gifu ranks 10 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fukui | 81.98 years |
| 8 | Hiroshima | 81.95 years |
| 9 | Kumamoto | 81.91 years |
| 10 | Gifu | 81.90 years |
| 11 | Okayama | 81.90 years |
| 12 | Oita | 81.88 years |
| 13 | Tokyo | 81.77 years |
Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) (2020)
Gifu ranks 29 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Kagoshima | 87.53 years |
| 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 |
Hospitals per 100,000 people (2023)
Gifu ranks 40 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; includes psychiatric hospitals
| Rank | Region | Hospitals per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Osaka | 5.7 |
| 38 | Niigata | 5.6 |
| 39 | Mie | 5.4 |
| 40 | Gifu | 4.9 |
| 41 | Shizuoka | 4.8 |
| 42 | Saitama | 4.7 |
| 43 | Chiba | 4.6 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2023)
Gifu ranks 41 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; all hospital bed types
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Miyagi | 1,080.8 |
| 39 | Ibaraki | 1,074.0 |
| 40 | Shizuoka | 1,013.4 |
| 41 | Gifu | 983.9 |
| 42 | Shiga | 976.1 |
| 43 | Chiba | 957.2 |
| 44 | Tokyo | 890.7 |
Hospital doctors (full-time equivalent) per 100,000 people (2023)
Gifu ranks 44 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Aichi | 174.9 |
| 42 | Yamagata | 173.9 |
| 43 | Shizuoka | 172.1 |
| 44 | Gifu | 169.9 |
| 45 | Niigata | 168.0 |
| 46 | Ibaraki | 167.5 |
| 47 | Saitama | 154.1 |
Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) (2020)
Gifu ranks 13 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Okayama | 20.21 years |
| 11 | Miyagi | 20.12 years |
| 12 | Fukui | 20.11 years |
| 13 | Gifu | 20.08 years |
| 14 | Ishikawa | 20.07 years |
| 15 | Okinawa | 20.07 years |
| 16 | Hyogo | 20.06 years |
Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) (2020)
Gifu ranks 32 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Yamaguchi | 24.70 years |
| 30 | Shizuoka | 24.69 years |
| 31 | Yamagata | 24.65 years |
| 32 | Gifu | 24.62 years |
| 33 | Ehime | 24.62 years |
| 34 | Aichi | 24.58 years |
| 35 | Mie | 24.57 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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