Health in Hokkaido, Japan: official figures
The number of doctors working in medical facilities per 100,000 people in Hokkaido was 254.0 in 2022, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
How many dentists are there in Hokkaido?
The number of dentists per 100,000 people in Hokkaido was 80.7 in 2022, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many nurses are there in Hokkaido?
The number of nurses and assistant nurses per 100,000 people in Hokkaido was 1,275.3 in 2022, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The number of general hospitals per 100,000 people in Hokkaido was 9.1 in 2023, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Hokkaido?
The number of general hospital beds per 100,000 people in Hokkaido was 1,495.3 in 2023, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many clinics are there in Hokkaido?
The number of general clinics per 100,000 people in Hokkaido was 66.8 in 2023, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men in Hokkaido?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Hokkaido was 80.92 years in 2020, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of women in Hokkaido?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Hokkaido was 87.08 years in 2020, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the cancer death rate in Hokkaido?
The death rate from cancer per 100,000 people in Hokkaido was 403.4 in 2023, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the heart disease death rate in Hokkaido?
The death rate from heart disease per 100,000 people in Hokkaido was 215.1 in 2023, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the stroke death rate in Hokkaido?
The death rate from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease per 100,000 people in Hokkaido was 96.0 in 2023, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Hokkaido?
The infant mortality rate (deaths under one year per 1,000 births) in Hokkaido was 1.6 in 2023, tied for 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow long do patients stay in hospital in Hokkaido?
The average length of stay in general hospitals in Hokkaido was 24.9 days in 2023, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The general hospital bed occupancy rate in Hokkaido was 72.0% in 2023, tied for 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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National medical expenditure per person in Hokkaido was 433,000 yen in 2022, tied for 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Hokkaido?
Hokkaido had 534 hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 10.5 per 100,000 people, 10th 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 Hokkaido?
Hokkaido had 70 psychiatric hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 1.4 per 100,000 people, tied for 12th 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 Hokkaido?
Hokkaido had 3,403 general clinics (doctors' clinics, with and without beds) on 1 October 2023, which is 66.8 per 100,000 people, 5th 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 Hokkaido?
Hokkaido had 345 clinics with inpatient beds on 1 October 2023, which is 6.8 per 100,000 people, 14th 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 Hokkaido?
Hokkaido had 2,742 dental clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 53.8 per 100,000 people, 9th 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 Hokkaido?
Hokkaido had 89,889 hospital beds (all types) on 1 October 2023, which is 1,765.3 per 100,000 people, 9th 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 Hokkaido?
Hokkaido had 19,331 psychiatric beds in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 379.6 per 100,000 people, 12th 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 Hokkaido?
Hokkaido had 18,484 long-term care beds in hospitals (for patients needing long stays) on 1 October 2023, which is 363.0 per 100,000 people, 8th 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 Hokkaido?
Hokkaido had 51,836 general hospital beds (acute and standard inpatient care) on 1 October 2023, which is 1,018.0 per 100,000 people, 3rd 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 Hokkaido?
Hokkaido had 4,813 beds in general clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 94.5 per 100,000 people, 14th 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 Hokkaido?
Hokkaido had 11,781 full-time-equivalent doctors working in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 231.4 per 100,000 people, 18th 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 Hokkaido?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Hokkaido was 80.92 years in 2020, 9th 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 Hokkaido?
The number of further years men aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Hokkaido was 19.67 years in 2020, 10th 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 Hokkaido?
The number of further years men aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Hokkaido was 12.35 years in 2020, 12th lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 12.47 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow long do women live in Hokkaido?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Hokkaido was 87.08 years in 2020, 6th 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 Hokkaido?
The number of further years women aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Hokkaido was 24.54 years in 2020, tied for 8th 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 Hokkaido?
The number of further years women aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Hokkaido was 16.11 years in 2020, tied for 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 16.12 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow Hokkaido compares with other prefectures
Doctors per 100,000 people (2022)
Hokkaido ranks 29 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Miyazaki | 260.8 |
| 27 | Yamanashi | 257.9 |
| 28 | Miyagi | 256.3 |
| 29 | Hokkaido | 254.0 |
| 30 | Akita | 249.8 |
| 31 | Nagano | 249.8 |
| 32 | Tochigi | 248.4 |
Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) (2020)
Hokkaido ranks 39 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Nagasaki | 81.01 years |
| 37 | Tochigi | 81.00 years |
| 38 | Kagoshima | 80.95 years |
| 39 | Hokkaido | 80.92 years |
| 40 | Ibaraki | 80.89 years |
| 41 | Osaka | 80.81 years |
| 42 | Kochi | 80.79 years |
Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) (2020)
Hokkaido ranks 42 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Saitama | 87.31 years |
| 40 | Gunma | 87.18 years |
| 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 |
Hospitals per 100,000 people (2023)
Hokkaido ranks 10 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; includes psychiatric hospitals
| Rank | Region | Hospitals per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Kumamoto | 11.8 |
| 8 | Nagasaki | 11.5 |
| 9 | Yamaguchi | 10.7 |
| 10 | Hokkaido | 10.5 |
| 11 | Toyama | 10.4 |
| 12 | Ehime | 10.4 |
| 13 | Wakayama | 9.3 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2023)
Hokkaido ranks 9 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; all hospital bed types
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Yamaguchi | 1,851.8 |
| 7 | Oita | 1,772.8 |
| 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 |
Hospital doctors (full-time equivalent) per 100,000 people (2023)
Hokkaido ranks 18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Saga | 235.5 |
| 16 | Kagawa | 234.5 |
| 17 | Tochigi | 232.0 |
| 18 | Hokkaido | 231.4 |
| 19 | Ehime | 230.4 |
| 20 | Ishikawa | 229.0 |
| 21 | Osaka | 222.3 |
Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) (2020)
Hokkaido ranks 38 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Kochi | 19.73 years |
| 36 | Tochigi | 19.70 years |
| 37 | Nagasaki | 19.70 years |
| 38 | Hokkaido | 19.67 years |
| 39 | Yamaguchi | 19.64 years |
| 40 | Ibaraki | 19.62 years |
| 41 | Wakayama | 19.62 years |
Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) (2020)
Hokkaido ranks 39 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Saitama | 24.55 years |
| 37 | Osaka | 24.55 years |
| 38 | Tokushima | 24.55 years |
| 39 | Hokkaido | 24.54 years |
| 40 | Wakayama | 24.54 years |
| 41 | Akita | 24.51 years |
| 42 | Iwate | 24.44 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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