Health in Kagoshima, Japan: official figures
The number of doctors working in medical facilities per 100,000 people in Kagoshima was 288.7 in 2022, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
How many dentists are there in Kagoshima?
The number of dentists per 100,000 people in Kagoshima was 84.7 in 2022, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many nurses are there in Kagoshima?
The number of nurses and assistant nurses per 100,000 people in Kagoshima was 1,543.6 in 2022, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Kagoshima?
The number of general hospitals per 100,000 people in Kagoshima was 12.3 in 2023, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Kagoshima?
The number of general hospital beds per 100,000 people in Kagoshima was 1,553.5 in 2023, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many clinics are there in Kagoshima?
The number of general clinics per 100,000 people in Kagoshima was 88.4 in 2023, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men in Kagoshima?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Kagoshima was 80.95 years in 2020, 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of women in Kagoshima?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Kagoshima was 87.53 years in 2020, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the cancer death rate in Kagoshima?
The death rate from cancer per 100,000 people in Kagoshima was 336.7 in 2023, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the heart disease death rate in Kagoshima?
The death rate from heart disease per 100,000 people in Kagoshima was 223.7 in 2023, 16th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the stroke death rate in Kagoshima?
The death rate from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease per 100,000 people in Kagoshima was 115.4 in 2023, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Kagoshima?
The infant mortality rate (deaths under one year per 1,000 births) in Kagoshima was 2.2 in 2023, tied for 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow long do patients stay in hospital in Kagoshima?
The average length of stay in general hospitals in Kagoshima was 29.0 days in 2023, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
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The general hospital bed occupancy rate in Kagoshima was 77.0% in 2023, 8th 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 Kagoshima?
National medical expenditure per person in Kagoshima was 457,000 yen in 2022, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Kagoshima?
Kagoshima had 230 hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 14.8 per 100,000 people, 3rd 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 Kagoshima?
Kagoshima had 39 psychiatric hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 2.5 per 100,000 people, the 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 Kagoshima?
Kagoshima had 1,369 general clinics (doctors' clinics, with and without beds) on 1 October 2023, which is 88.4 per 100,000 people, 15th 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 Kagoshima?
Kagoshima had 270 clinics with inpatient beds on 1 October 2023, which is 17.4 per 100,000 people, 2nd 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 Kagoshima?
Kagoshima had 773 dental clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 49.9 per 100,000 people, 19th 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 Kagoshima?
Kagoshima had 31,286 hospital beds (all types) on 1 October 2023, which is 2,019.8 per 100,000 people, 2nd 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 Kagoshima?
Kagoshima had 9,302 psychiatric beds in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 600.5 per 100,000 people, 2nd 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 Kagoshima?
Kagoshima had 6,552 long-term care beds in hospitals (for patients needing long stays) on 1 October 2023, which is 423.0 per 100,000 people, 6th 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 Kagoshima?
Kagoshima had 15,319 general hospital beds (acute and standard inpatient care) on 1 October 2023, which is 989.0 per 100,000 people, 4th 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 Kagoshima?
Kagoshima had 4,163 beds in general clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 268.8 per 100,000 people, 2nd 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 Kagoshima?
Kagoshima had 4,187 full-time-equivalent doctors working in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 270.3 per 100,000 people, 4th 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 Kagoshima?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Kagoshima was 80.95 years in 2020, 10th 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 Kagoshima?
The number of further years men aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Kagoshima was 19.94 years in 2020, tied for 23rd 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 Kagoshima?
The number of further years men aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Kagoshima was 12.61 years in 2020, 13th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 12.47 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow long do women live in Kagoshima?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Kagoshima was 87.53 years in 2020, 22nd 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 Kagoshima?
The number of further years women aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Kagoshima was 24.87 years in 2020, tied for 22nd 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 Kagoshima?
The number of further years women aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Kagoshima was 16.18 years in 2020, 21st highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 16.12 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow Kagoshima compares with other prefectures
Doctors per 100,000 people (2022)
Kagoshima ranks 15 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Oita | 297.9 |
| 13 | Saga | 293.6 |
| 14 | Kagawa | 290.5 |
| 15 | Kagoshima | 288.7 |
| 16 | Osaka | 288.5 |
| 17 | Nara | 286.8 |
| 18 | Ishikawa | 286.4 |
Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) (2020)
Kagoshima ranks 38 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Wakayama | 81.03 years |
| 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 |
Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) (2020)
Kagoshima ranks 26 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Miyazaki | 87.60 years |
| 24 | Mie | 87.59 years |
| 25 | Niigata | 87.57 years |
| 26 | Kagoshima | 87.53 years |
| 27 | Aichi | 87.52 years |
| 28 | Miyagi | 87.51 years |
| 29 | Gifu | 87.51 years |
Hospitals per 100,000 people (2023)
Kagoshima ranks 3 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; includes psychiatric hospitals
| Rank | Region | Hospitals per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kochi | 17.7 |
| 2 | Tokushima | 15.1 |
| 3 | Kagoshima | 14.8 |
| 4 | Oita | 13.8 |
| 5 | Miyazaki | 12.4 |
| 6 | Saga | 11.9 |
| 7 | Kumamoto | 11.8 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2023)
Kagoshima ranks 2 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; all hospital bed types
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kochi | 2,349.7 |
| 2 | Kagoshima | 2,019.8 |
| 3 | Nagasaki | 1,984.5 |
| 4 | Tokushima | 1,903.2 |
| 5 | Kumamoto | 1,875.0 |
| 6 | Yamaguchi | 1,851.8 |
| 7 | Oita | 1,772.8 |
Hospital doctors (full-time equivalent) per 100,000 people (2023)
Kagoshima ranks 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kochi | 301.2 |
| 2 | Nara | 285.6 |
| 3 | Tokushima | 276.5 |
| 4 | Kagoshima | 270.3 |
| 5 | Nagasaki | 263.8 |
| 6 | Okayama | 260.3 |
| 7 | Fukuoka | 258.3 |
Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) (2020)
Kagoshima ranks 25 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Mie | 19.96 years |
| 23 | Chiba | 19.95 years |
| 24 | Saga | 19.94 years |
| 25 | Kagoshima | 19.94 years |
| 26 | Toyama | 19.93 years |
| 27 | Tokyo | 19.89 years |
| 28 | Aichi | 19.87 years |
Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) (2020)
Kagoshima ranks 23 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Fukuoka | 24.91 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 |
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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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