Health in Kyoto, Japan: official figures
The number of doctors working in medical facilities per 100,000 people in Kyoto was 334.3 in 2022, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
How many dentists are there in Kyoto?
The number of dentists per 100,000 people in Kyoto was 75.1 in 2022, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many nurses are there in Kyoto?
The number of nurses and assistant nurses per 100,000 people in Kyoto was 1,019.3 in 2022, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Kyoto?
The number of general hospitals per 100,000 people in Kyoto was 5.9 in 2023, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Kyoto?
The number of general hospital beds per 100,000 people in Kyoto was 1,121.6 in 2023, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many clinics are there in Kyoto?
The number of general clinics per 100,000 people in Kyoto was 98.1 in 2023, 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men in Kyoto?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Kyoto was 82.24 years in 2020, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of women in Kyoto?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Kyoto was 88.25 years in 2020, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the cancer death rate in Kyoto?
The death rate from cancer per 100,000 people in Kyoto was 311.7 in 2023, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the heart disease death rate in Kyoto?
The death rate from heart disease per 100,000 people in Kyoto was 209.5 in 2023, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the stroke death rate in Kyoto?
The death rate from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease per 100,000 people in Kyoto was 79.6 in 2023, 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Kyoto?
The infant mortality rate (deaths under one year per 1,000 births) in Kyoto was 1.7 in 2023, tied for 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow long do patients stay in hospital in Kyoto?
The average length of stay in general hospitals in Kyoto was 21.7 days in 2023, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The general hospital bed occupancy rate in Kyoto was 71.9% in 2023, 11th 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 Kyoto?
National medical expenditure per person in Kyoto was 393,000 yen in 2022, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Kyoto?
Kyoto had 160 hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 6.3 per 100,000 people, 18th 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 Kyoto?
Kyoto had 11 psychiatric hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 0.4 per 100,000 people, tied for 3rd 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 Kyoto?
Kyoto had 2,488 general clinics (doctors' clinics, with and without beds) on 1 October 2023, which is 98.1 per 100,000 people, 7th 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 Kyoto?
Kyoto had 71 clinics with inpatient beds on 1 October 2023, which is 2.8 per 100,000 people, tied for 9th 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 Kyoto?
Kyoto had 1,250 dental clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 49.3 per 100,000 people, tied for 23rd 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 Kyoto?
Kyoto had 31,776 hospital beds (all types) on 1 October 2023, which is 1,253.5 per 100,000 people, 19th 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 Kyoto?
Kyoto had 5,511 psychiatric beds in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 217.4 per 100,000 people, 11th 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 Kyoto?
Kyoto had 3,492 long-term care beds in hospitals (for patients needing long stays) on 1 October 2023, which is 137.8 per 100,000 people, 2nd lowest 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 Kyoto?
Kyoto had 22,548 general hospital beds (acute and standard inpatient care) on 1 October 2023, which is 889.5 per 100,000 people, 14th 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 Kyoto?
Kyoto had 639 beds in general clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 25.2 per 100,000 people, 5th 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 Kyoto?
Kyoto had 6,200 full-time-equivalent doctors working in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 244.6 per 100,000 people, 11th 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 Kyoto?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Kyoto was 82.24 years in 2020, 4th 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 Kyoto?
The number of further years men aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Kyoto was 20.39 years in 2020, 5th 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 Kyoto?
The number of further years men aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Kyoto was 12.79 years in 2020, 6th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 12.47 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow long do women live in Kyoto?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Kyoto was 88.25 years in 2020, 3rd 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 Kyoto?
The number of further years women aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Kyoto was 25.18 years in 2020, 6th 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 Kyoto?
The number of further years women aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Kyoto was 16.44 years in 2020, tied for 7th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 16.12 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow Kyoto compares with other prefectures
Doctors per 100,000 people (2022)
Kyoto ranks 3 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)
Kyoto ranks 4 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shiga | 82.73 years |
| 2 | Nagano | 82.68 years |
| 3 | Nara | 82.40 years |
| 4 | Kyoto | 82.24 years |
| 5 | Kanagawa | 82.04 years |
| 6 | Ishikawa | 82.00 years |
| 7 | Fukui | 81.98 years |
Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) (2020)
Kyoto ranks 3 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Okayama | 88.29 years |
| 2 | Shiga | 88.26 years |
| 3 | Kyoto | 88.25 years |
| 4 | Nagano | 88.23 years |
| 5 | Kumamoto | 88.22 years |
| 6 | Shimane | 88.21 years |
| 7 | Hiroshima | 88.16 years |
Hospitals per 100,000 people (2023)
Kyoto ranks 30 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; includes psychiatric hospitals
| Rank | Region | Hospitals per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Gunma | 6.7 |
| 28 | Yamagata | 6.4 |
| 29 | Hyogo | 6.4 |
| 30 | Kyoto | 6.3 |
| 31 | Ibaraki | 6.1 |
| 32 | Nagano | 6.1 |
| 33 | Okinawa | 6.1 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2023)
Kyoto ranks 29 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; all hospital bed types
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Yamagata | 1,324.9 |
| 27 | Yamanashi | 1,320.5 |
| 28 | Okinawa | 1,271.1 |
| 29 | Kyoto | 1,253.5 |
| 30 | Nara | 1,226.5 |
| 31 | Gunma | 1,220.9 |
| 32 | Niigata | 1,208.7 |
Hospital doctors (full-time equivalent) per 100,000 people (2023)
Kyoto ranks 11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Wakayama | 251.1 |
| 9 | Fukui | 247.5 |
| 10 | Kumamoto | 246.5 |
| 11 | Kyoto | 244.6 |
| 12 | Oita | 237.5 |
| 13 | Tokyo | 236.0 |
| 14 | Toyama | 235.6 |
Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) (2020)
Kyoto ranks 5 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Shiga | 20.68 years |
| 3 | Nara | 20.53 years |
| 4 | Kumamoto | 20.45 years |
| 5 | Kyoto | 20.39 years |
| 6 | Hiroshima | 20.28 years |
| 7 | Kanagawa | 20.23 years |
| 8 | Oita | 20.22 years |
Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) (2020)
Kyoto ranks 6 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Shimane | 25.30 years |
| 4 | Okayama | 25.27 years |
| 5 | Kumamoto | 25.26 years |
| 6 | Kyoto | 25.18 years |
| 7 | Shiga | 25.14 years |
| 8 | Hiroshima | 25.14 years |
| 9 | Kochi | 25.14 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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