Health in Kochi, Japan: official figures
The number of doctors working in medical facilities per 100,000 people in Kochi was 335.2 in 2022, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
How many dentists are there in Kochi?
The number of dentists per 100,000 people in Kochi was 66.0 in 2022, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many nurses are there in Kochi?
The number of nurses and assistant nurses per 100,000 people in Kochi was 1,631.5 in 2022, the highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Kochi?
The number of general hospitals per 100,000 people in Kochi was 16.1 in 2023, the highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Kochi?
The number of general hospital beds per 100,000 people in Kochi was 2,056.3 in 2023, the highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many clinics are there in Kochi?
The number of general clinics per 100,000 people in Kochi was 77.2 in 2023, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men in Kochi?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Kochi was 80.79 years in 2020, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of women in Kochi?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Kochi was 87.84 years in 2020, tied for 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the cancer death rate in Kochi?
The death rate from cancer per 100,000 people in Kochi was 393.9 in 2023, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the heart disease death rate in Kochi?
The death rate from heart disease per 100,000 people in Kochi was 260.0 in 2023, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the stroke death rate in Kochi?
The death rate from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease per 100,000 people in Kochi was 116.7 in 2023, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Kochi?
The infant mortality rate (deaths under one year per 1,000 births) in Kochi was 1.2 in 2023, tied for 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow long do patients stay in hospital in Kochi?
The average length of stay in general hospitals in Kochi was 34.7 days in 2023, the highest of 47 prefectures.
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The general hospital bed occupancy rate in Kochi was 77.8% in 2023, 5th 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 Kochi?
National medical expenditure per person in Kochi was 479,000 yen in 2022, the highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Kochi?
Kochi had 118 hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 17.7 per 100,000 people, the 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 Kochi?
Kochi had 11 psychiatric hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 1.7 per 100,000 people, 9th 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 Kochi?
Kochi had 514 general clinics (doctors' clinics, with and without beds) on 1 October 2023, which is 77.2 per 100,000 people, 13th 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 Kochi?
Kochi had 55 clinics with inpatient beds on 1 October 2023, which is 8.3 per 100,000 people, tied for 11th 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 Kochi?
Kochi had 338 dental clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 50.8 per 100,000 people, 17th 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 Kochi?
Kochi had 15,649 hospital beds (all types) on 1 October 2023, which is 2,349.7 per 100,000 people, the 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 Kochi?
Kochi had 3,466 psychiatric beds in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 520.4 per 100,000 people, 4th 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 Kochi?
Kochi had 4,461 long-term care beds in hospitals (for patients needing long stays) on 1 October 2023, which is 669.8 per 100,000 people, the 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 Kochi?
Kochi had 7,636 general hospital beds (acute and standard inpatient care) on 1 October 2023, which is 1,146.5 per 100,000 people, the 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 Kochi?
Kochi had 945 beds in general clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 141.9 per 100,000 people, 8th 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 Kochi?
Kochi had 2,006 full-time-equivalent doctors working in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 301.2 per 100,000 people, the 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 Kochi?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Kochi was 80.79 years in 2020, 6th 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 Kochi?
The number of further years men aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Kochi was 19.73 years in 2020, tied for 13th 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 Kochi?
The number of further years men aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Kochi was 12.44 years in 2020, tied for 23rd highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 12.47 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow long do women live in Kochi?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Kochi was 87.84 years in 2020, tied for 18th 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 Kochi?
The number of further years women aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Kochi 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 Kochi?
The number of further years women aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Kochi was 16.51 years in 2020, tied for 5th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 16.12 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow Kochi compares with other prefectures
Doctors per 100,000 people (2022)
Kochi ranks 2 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokushima | 335.7 |
| 2 | Kochi | 335.2 |
| 3 | Kyoto | 334.3 |
| 4 | Nagasaki | 327.6 |
| 5 | Tokyo | 324.6 |
| 6 | Okayama | 324.0 |
| 7 | Wakayama | 320.9 |
Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) (2020)
Kochi ranks 42 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Hokkaido | 80.92 years |
| 40 | Ibaraki | 80.89 years |
| 41 | Osaka | 80.81 years |
| 42 | Kochi | 80.79 years |
| 43 | Okinawa | 80.73 years |
| 44 | Iwate | 80.64 years |
| 45 | Fukushima | 80.60 years |
Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) (2020)
Kochi ranks 19 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Okinawa | 87.88 years |
| 17 | Tokyo | 87.86 years |
| 18 | Fukui | 87.84 years |
| 19 | Kochi | 87.84 years |
| 20 | Saga | 87.78 years |
| 21 | Fukuoka | 87.70 years |
| 22 | Kagawa | 87.64 years |
Hospitals per 100,000 people (2023)
Kochi ranks 1 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)
Kochi ranks 1 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)
Kochi ranks 1 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)
Kochi ranks 35 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Fukuoka | 19.78 years |
| 33 | Ehime | 19.77 years |
| 34 | Niigata | 19.73 years |
| 35 | Kochi | 19.73 years |
| 36 | Tochigi | 19.70 years |
| 37 | Nagasaki | 19.70 years |
| 38 | Hokkaido | 19.67 years |
Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) (2020)
Kochi ranks 9 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, women (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 |
| 12 | Oita | 25.08 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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