Health in Kagawa, Japan: official figures
The number of doctors working in medical facilities per 100,000 people in Kagawa was 290.5 in 2022, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
How many dentists are there in Kagawa?
The number of dentists per 100,000 people in Kagawa was 73.3 in 2022, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many nurses are there in Kagawa?
The number of nurses and assistant nurses per 100,000 people in Kagawa was 1,282.8 in 2022, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Kagawa?
The number of general hospitals per 100,000 people in Kagawa was 8.1 in 2023, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Kagawa?
The number of general hospital beds per 100,000 people in Kagawa was 1,201.1 in 2023, 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many clinics are there in Kagawa?
The number of general clinics per 100,000 people in Kagawa was 88.1 in 2023, 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men in Kagawa?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Kagawa was 81.56 years in 2020, 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of women in Kagawa?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Kagawa was 87.64 years in 2020, 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the cancer death rate in Kagawa?
The death rate from cancer per 100,000 people in Kagawa was 328.1 in 2023, 24th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the heart disease death rate in Kagawa?
The death rate from heart disease per 100,000 people in Kagawa was 240.9 in 2023, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the stroke death rate in Kagawa?
The death rate from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease per 100,000 people in Kagawa was 93.1 in 2023, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Kagawa?
The infant mortality rate (deaths under one year per 1,000 births) in Kagawa was 2.1 in 2023, tied for 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow long do patients stay in hospital in Kagawa?
The average length of stay in general hospitals in Kagawa was 21.6 days in 2023, tied for 16th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The general hospital bed occupancy rate in Kagawa was 70.1% in 2023, 4th 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 Kagawa?
National medical expenditure per person in Kagawa was 423,000 yen in 2022, tied for 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Kagawa?
Kagawa had 86 hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 9.3 per 100,000 people, tied for 13th 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 Kagawa?
Kagawa had 11 psychiatric hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 1.2 per 100,000 people, tied for 19th 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 Kagawa?
Kagawa had 816 general clinics (doctors' clinics, with and without beds) on 1 October 2023, which is 88.1 per 100,000 people, 18th 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 Kagawa?
Kagawa had 82 clinics with inpatient beds on 1 October 2023, which is 8.9 per 100,000 people, 10th 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 Kagawa?
Kagawa had 467 dental clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 50.4 per 100,000 people, 18th 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 Kagawa?
Kagawa had 13,964 hospital beds (all types) on 1 October 2023, which is 1,508.0 per 100,000 people, 14th 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 Kagawa?
Kagawa had 3,250 psychiatric beds in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 351.0 per 100,000 people, 15th 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 Kagawa?
Kagawa had 2,054 long-term care beds in hospitals (for patients needing long stays) on 1 October 2023, which is 221.8 per 100,000 people, 22nd 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 Kagawa?
Kagawa had 8,604 general hospital beds (acute and standard inpatient care) on 1 October 2023, which is 929.2 per 100,000 people, 8th 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 Kagawa?
Kagawa had 1,291 beds in general clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 139.4 per 100,000 people, 9th 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 Kagawa?
Kagawa had 2,172 full-time-equivalent doctors working in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 234.5 per 100,000 people, 16th 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 Kagawa?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Kagawa was 81.56 years in 2020, 22nd 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 Kagawa?
The number of further years men aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Kagawa was 20.04 years in 2020, 17th 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 Kagawa?
The number of further years men aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Kagawa was 12.59 years in 2020, 14th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 12.47 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow long do women live in Kagawa?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Kagawa was 87.64 years in 2020, 22nd 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 Kagawa?
The number of further years women aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Kagawa was 24.84 years in 2020, 24th 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 Kagawa?
The number of further years women aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Kagawa was 16.17 years in 2020, tied for 22nd highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 16.12 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow Kagawa compares with other prefectures
Doctors per 100,000 people (2022)
Kagawa ranks 14 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Kumamoto | 302.2 |
| 12 | Oita | 297.9 |
| 13 | Saga | 293.6 |
| 14 | Kagawa | 290.5 |
| 15 | Kagoshima | 288.7 |
| 16 | Osaka | 288.5 |
| 17 | Nara | 286.8 |
Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) (2020)
Kagawa ranks 22 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Mie | 81.68 years |
| 20 | Shimane | 81.63 years |
| 21 | Shizuoka | 81.59 years |
| 22 | Kagawa | 81.56 years |
| 23 | Chiba | 81.45 years |
| 24 | Saitama | 81.44 years |
| 25 | Saga | 81.41 years |
Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) (2020)
Kagawa ranks 22 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Kochi | 87.84 years |
| 20 | Saga | 87.78 years |
| 21 | Fukuoka | 87.70 years |
| 22 | Kagawa | 87.64 years |
| 23 | Miyazaki | 87.60 years |
| 24 | Mie | 87.59 years |
| 25 | Niigata | 87.57 years |
Hospitals per 100,000 people (2023)
Kagawa ranks 14 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; includes psychiatric hospitals
| Rank | Region | Hospitals per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Toyama | 10.4 |
| 12 | Ehime | 10.4 |
| 13 | Wakayama | 9.3 |
| 14 | Kagawa | 9.3 |
| 15 | Fukui | 9.0 |
| 16 | Fukuoka | 8.9 |
| 17 | Okayama | 8.6 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2023)
Kagawa ranks 14 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; all hospital bed types
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fukuoka | 1,593.1 |
| 12 | Ehime | 1,562.7 |
| 13 | Akita | 1,521.6 |
| 14 | Kagawa | 1,508.0 |
| 15 | Tottori | 1,502.4 |
| 16 | Shimane | 1,490.2 |
| 17 | Ishikawa | 1,475.1 |
Hospital doctors (full-time equivalent) per 100,000 people (2023)
Kagawa ranks 16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Tokyo | 236.0 |
| 14 | Toyama | 235.6 |
| 15 | Saga | 235.5 |
| 16 | Kagawa | 234.5 |
| 17 | Tochigi | 232.0 |
| 18 | Hokkaido | 231.4 |
| 19 | Ehime | 230.4 |
Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) (2020)
Kagawa ranks 17 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, men (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 |
| 20 | Shizuoka | 19.98 years |
Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) (2020)
Kagawa ranks 24 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Saga | 24.88 years |
| 22 | Miyazaki | 24.87 years |
| 23 | Kagoshima | 24.87 years |
| 24 | Kagawa | 24.84 years |
| 25 | Niigata | 24.78 years |
| 26 | Chiba | 24.72 years |
| 27 | Nagasaki | 24.72 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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