Health in Hiroshima, Japan: official figures
The number of doctors working in medical facilities per 100,000 people in Hiroshima was 272.6 in 2022, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
How many dentists are there in Hiroshima?
The number of dentists per 100,000 people in Hiroshima was 88.7 in 2022, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many nurses are there in Hiroshima?
The number of nurses and assistant nurses per 100,000 people in Hiroshima was 1,206.9 in 2022, 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Hiroshima?
The number of general hospitals per 100,000 people in Hiroshima was 7.3 in 2023, tied for 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Hiroshima?
The number of general hospital beds per 100,000 people in Hiroshima was 1,074.8 in 2023, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many clinics are there in Hiroshima?
The number of general clinics per 100,000 people in Hiroshima was 92.1 in 2023, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men in Hiroshima?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Hiroshima was 81.95 years in 2020, 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of women in Hiroshima?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Hiroshima was 88.16 years in 2020, 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the cancer death rate in Hiroshima?
The death rate from cancer per 100,000 people in Hiroshima was 316.2 in 2023, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the heart disease death rate in Hiroshima?
The death rate from heart disease per 100,000 people in Hiroshima was 214.9 in 2023, 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the stroke death rate in Hiroshima?
The death rate from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease per 100,000 people in Hiroshima was 86.7 in 2023, 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Hiroshima?
The infant mortality rate (deaths under one year per 1,000 births) in Hiroshima was 1.4 in 2023, tied for 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow long do patients stay in hospital in Hiroshima?
The average length of stay in general hospitals in Hiroshima was 22.6 days in 2023, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
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The general hospital bed occupancy rate in Hiroshima was 76.1% in 2023, tied for 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow much is spent on healthcare per person in Hiroshima?
National medical expenditure per person in Hiroshima was 397,000 yen in 2022, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Hiroshima?
Hiroshima had 232 hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 8.5 per 100,000 people, 18th 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 Hiroshima?
Hiroshima had 31 psychiatric hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 1.1 per 100,000 people, 23rd 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 Hiroshima?
Hiroshima had 2,521 general clinics (doctors' clinics, with and without beds) on 1 October 2023, which is 92.1 per 100,000 people, 11th highest 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 Hiroshima?
Hiroshima had 163 clinics with inpatient beds on 1 October 2023, which is 6.0 per 100,000 people, 19th 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 Hiroshima?
Hiroshima had 1,476 dental clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 53.9 per 100,000 people, 8th 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 Hiroshima?
Hiroshima had 36,868 hospital beds (all types) on 1 October 2023, which is 1,346.5 per 100,000 people, 23rd 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 Hiroshima?
Hiroshima had 8,485 psychiatric beds in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 309.9 per 100,000 people, 22nd 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 Hiroshima?
Hiroshima had 7,381 long-term care beds in hospitals (for patients needing long stays) on 1 October 2023, which is 269.6 per 100,000 people, 14th highest 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 Hiroshima?
Hiroshima had 20,885 general hospital beds (acute and standard inpatient care) on 1 October 2023, which is 762.8 per 100,000 people, 18th 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 Hiroshima?
Hiroshima had 2,339 beds in general clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 85.4 per 100,000 people, 17th 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 Hiroshima?
Hiroshima had 5,329 full-time-equivalent doctors working in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 194.6 per 100,000 people, 14th 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 Hiroshima?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Hiroshima was 81.95 years in 2020, 8th 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 Hiroshima?
The number of further years men aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Hiroshima was 20.28 years in 2020, 6th 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 Hiroshima?
The number of further years men aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Hiroshima was 12.77 years in 2020, 7th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 12.47 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow long do women live in Hiroshima?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Hiroshima was 88.16 years in 2020, 7th highest 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 Hiroshima?
The number of further years women aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Hiroshima was 25.14 years in 2020, tied for 7th highest 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 Hiroshima?
The number of further years women aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Hiroshima was 16.44 years in 2020, tied for 7th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 16.12 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow Hiroshima compares with other prefectures
Doctors per 100,000 people (2022)
Hiroshima ranks 21 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Ishikawa | 286.4 |
| 19 | Ehime | 286.3 |
| 20 | Hyogo | 276.5 |
| 21 | Hiroshima | 272.6 |
| 22 | Fukui | 271.2 |
| 23 | Toyama | 270.6 |
| 24 | Yamaguchi | 267.2 |
Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) (2020)
Hiroshima ranks 8 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Kanagawa | 82.04 years |
| 6 | Ishikawa | 82.00 years |
| 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 |
Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) (2020)
Hiroshima ranks 7 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Nagano | 88.23 years |
| 5 | Kumamoto | 88.22 years |
| 6 | Shimane | 88.21 years |
| 7 | Hiroshima | 88.16 years |
| 8 | Ishikawa | 88.11 years |
| 9 | Oita | 87.99 years |
| 10 | Toyama | 87.97 years |
Hospitals per 100,000 people (2023)
Hiroshima ranks 18 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; includes psychiatric hospitals
| Rank | Region | Hospitals per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fukui | 9.0 |
| 16 | Fukuoka | 8.9 |
| 17 | Okayama | 8.6 |
| 18 | Hiroshima | 8.5 |
| 19 | Tottori | 8.0 |
| 20 | Ishikawa | 7.9 |
| 21 | Iwate | 7.8 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2023)
Hiroshima ranks 25 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; all hospital bed types
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 28 | Okinawa | 1,271.1 |
Hospital doctors (full-time equivalent) per 100,000 people (2023)
Hiroshima ranks 34 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Miyazaki | 202.2 |
| 32 | Shiga | 198.0 |
| 33 | Gunma | 196.0 |
| 34 | Hiroshima | 194.6 |
| 35 | Fukushima | 193.8 |
| 36 | Aomori | 189.8 |
| 37 | Chiba | 189.0 |
Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) (2020)
Hiroshima ranks 6 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Nara | 20.53 years |
| 4 | Kumamoto | 20.45 years |
| 5 | Kyoto | 20.39 years |
| 6 | Hiroshima | 20.28 years |
| 7 | Kanagawa | 20.23 years |
| 8 | Oita | 20.22 years |
| 9 | Yamanashi | 20.21 years |
Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) (2020)
Hiroshima ranks 8 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Kumamoto | 25.26 years |
| 6 | Kyoto | 25.18 years |
| 7 | Shiga | 25.14 years |
| 8 | Hiroshima | 25.14 years |
| 9 | Kochi | 25.14 years |
| 10 | Nara | 25.11 years |
| 11 | Tottori | 25.11 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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