Health in Hyogo, Japan: official figures
The number of doctors working in medical facilities per 100,000 people in Hyogo was 276.5 in 2022, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
How many dentists are there in Hyogo?
The number of dentists per 100,000 people in Hyogo was 75.0 in 2022, 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many nurses are there in Hyogo?
The number of nurses and assistant nurses per 100,000 people in Hyogo was 990.7 in 2022, 16th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Hyogo?
The number of general hospitals per 100,000 people in Hyogo was 5.8 in 2023, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Hyogo?
The number of general hospital beds per 100,000 people in Hyogo was 1,000.0 in 2023, 14th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many clinics are there in Hyogo?
The number of general clinics per 100,000 people in Hyogo was 96.8 in 2023, 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men in Hyogo?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Hyogo was 81.72 years in 2020, 16th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of women in Hyogo?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Hyogo was 87.90 years in 2020, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the cancer death rate in Hyogo?
The death rate from cancer per 100,000 people in Hyogo was 315.6 in 2023, 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the heart disease death rate in Hyogo?
The death rate from heart disease per 100,000 people in Hyogo was 187.5 in 2023, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the stroke death rate in Hyogo?
The death rate from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease per 100,000 people in Hyogo was 77.1 in 2023, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Hyogo?
The infant mortality rate (deaths under one year per 1,000 births) in Hyogo was 1.3 in 2023, tied for 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow long do patients stay in hospital in Hyogo?
The average length of stay in general hospitals in Hyogo was 21.5 days in 2023, tied for 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The general hospital bed occupancy rate in Hyogo was 75.6% in 2023, 16th 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 Hyogo?
National medical expenditure per person in Hyogo was 401,000 yen in 2022, tied for 16th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Hyogo?
Hyogo had 344 hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 6.4 per 100,000 people, tied for 19th 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 Hyogo?
Hyogo had 32 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 Hyogo?
Hyogo had 5,196 general clinics (doctors' clinics, with and without beds) on 1 October 2023, which is 96.8 per 100,000 people, 8th 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 Hyogo?
Hyogo had 155 clinics with inpatient beds on 1 October 2023, which is 2.9 per 100,000 people, 11th 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 Hyogo?
Hyogo had 2,917 dental clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 54.3 per 100,000 people, tied for 6th 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 Hyogo?
Hyogo had 63,652 hospital beds (all types) on 1 October 2023, which is 1,185.3 per 100,000 people, 15th 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 Hyogo?
Hyogo had 11,434 psychiatric beds in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 212.9 per 100,000 people, 10th 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 Hyogo?
Hyogo had 12,337 long-term care beds in hospitals (for patients needing long stays) on 1 October 2023, which is 229.7 per 100,000 people, 20th 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 Hyogo?
Hyogo had 39,682 general hospital beds (acute and standard inpatient care) on 1 October 2023, which is 739.0 per 100,000 people, 15th 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 Hyogo?
Hyogo had 2,043 beds in general clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 38.0 per 100,000 people, 11th 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 Hyogo?
Hyogo had 11,759 full-time-equivalent doctors working in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 219.0 per 100,000 people, 23rd 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 Hyogo?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Hyogo was 81.72 years in 2020, 16th 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 Hyogo?
The number of further years men aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Hyogo was 20.06 years in 2020, 16th 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 Hyogo?
The number of further years men aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Hyogo was 12.57 years in 2020, 16th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 12.47 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow long do women live in Hyogo?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Hyogo was 87.90 years in 2020, 14th 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 Hyogo?
The number of further years women aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Hyogo was 24.95 years in 2020, 16th 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 Hyogo?
The number of further years women aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Hyogo was 16.24 years in 2020, 17th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 16.12 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow Hyogo compares with other prefectures
Doctors per 100,000 people (2022)
Hyogo ranks 20 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Nara | 286.8 |
| 18 | Ishikawa | 286.4 |
| 19 | Ehime | 286.3 |
| 20 | Hyogo | 276.5 |
| 21 | Hiroshima | 272.6 |
| 22 | Fukui | 271.2 |
| 23 | Toyama | 270.6 |
Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) (2020)
Hyogo ranks 16 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Tokyo | 81.77 years |
| 14 | Aichi | 81.77 years |
| 15 | Toyama | 81.74 years |
| 16 | Hyogo | 81.72 years |
| 17 | Yamanashi | 81.71 years |
| 18 | Miyagi | 81.70 years |
| 19 | Mie | 81.68 years |
Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) (2020)
Hyogo ranks 14 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Nara | 87.95 years |
| 12 | Yamanashi | 87.94 years |
| 13 | Tottori | 87.91 years |
| 14 | Hyogo | 87.90 years |
| 15 | Kanagawa | 87.89 years |
| 16 | Okinawa | 87.88 years |
| 17 | Tokyo | 87.86 years |
Hospitals per 100,000 people (2023)
Hyogo ranks 29 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; includes psychiatric hospitals
| Rank | Region | Hospitals per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Fukushima | 6.9 |
| 27 | Gunma | 6.7 |
| 28 | Yamagata | 6.4 |
| 29 | Hyogo | 6.4 |
| 30 | Kyoto | 6.3 |
| 31 | Ibaraki | 6.1 |
| 32 | Nagano | 6.1 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2023)
Hyogo ranks 33 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; all hospital bed types
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Nara | 1,226.5 |
| 31 | Gunma | 1,220.9 |
| 32 | Niigata | 1,208.7 |
| 33 | Hyogo | 1,185.3 |
| 34 | Osaka | 1,172.6 |
| 35 | Nagano | 1,129.4 |
| 36 | Mie | 1,105.2 |
Hospital doctors (full-time equivalent) per 100,000 people (2023)
Hyogo ranks 23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Ishikawa | 229.0 |
| 21 | Osaka | 222.3 |
| 22 | Shimane | 221.2 |
| 23 | Hyogo | 219.0 |
| 24 | Tottori | 216.6 |
| 25 | Akita | 210.4 |
| 26 | Yamaguchi | 208.5 |
Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) (2020)
Hyogo ranks 16 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Gifu | 20.08 years |
| 14 | Ishikawa | 20.07 years |
| 15 | Okinawa | 20.07 years |
| 16 | Hyogo | 20.06 years |
| 17 | Kagawa | 20.04 years |
| 18 | Shimane | 20.01 years |
| 19 | Yamagata | 19.98 years |
Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) (2020)
Hyogo ranks 16 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Yamanashi | 25.04 years |
| 14 | Kanagawa | 24.99 years |
| 15 | Ishikawa | 24.96 years |
| 16 | Hyogo | 24.95 years |
| 17 | Tokyo | 24.93 years |
| 18 | Toyama | 24.92 years |
| 19 | Fukui | 24.91 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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