Health in Miyagi, Japan: official figures
The number of doctors working in medical facilities per 100,000 people in Miyagi was 256.3 in 2022, 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
How many dentists are there in Miyagi?
The number of dentists per 100,000 people in Miyagi was 79.8 in 2022, 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many nurses are there in Miyagi?
The number of nurses and assistant nurses per 100,000 people in Miyagi was 939.0 in 2022, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Miyagi?
The number of general hospitals per 100,000 people in Miyagi was 4.8 in 2023, 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Miyagi?
The number of general hospital beds per 100,000 people in Miyagi was 854.2 in 2023, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many clinics are there in Miyagi?
The number of general clinics per 100,000 people in Miyagi was 76.1 in 2023, 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men in Miyagi?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Miyagi was 81.70 years in 2020, 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of women in Miyagi?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Miyagi was 87.51 years in 2020, tied for 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the cancer death rate in Miyagi?
The death rate from cancer per 100,000 people in Miyagi was 322.4 in 2023, 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the heart disease death rate in Miyagi?
The death rate from heart disease per 100,000 people in Miyagi was 194.5 in 2023, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the stroke death rate in Miyagi?
The death rate from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease per 100,000 people in Miyagi was 104.2 in 2023, tied for 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Miyagi?
The infant mortality rate (deaths under one year per 1,000 births) in Miyagi was 2.0 in 2023, tied for 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow long do patients stay in hospital in Miyagi?
The average length of stay in general hospitals in Miyagi was 18.6 days in 2023, tied for 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The general hospital bed occupancy rate in Miyagi was 72.2% in 2023, 15th 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 Miyagi?
National medical expenditure per person in Miyagi was 348,000 yen in 2022, tied for 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Miyagi?
Miyagi had 135 hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 6.0 per 100,000 people, 14th 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 Miyagi?
Miyagi had 27 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 Miyagi?
Miyagi had 1,724 general clinics (doctors' clinics, with and without beds) on 1 October 2023, which is 76.1 per 100,000 people, 10th 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 Miyagi?
Miyagi had 96 clinics with inpatient beds on 1 October 2023, which is 4.2 per 100,000 people, tied for 19th 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 Miyagi?
Miyagi had 1,038 dental clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 45.8 per 100,000 people, 11th lowest 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 Miyagi?
Miyagi had 24,470 hospital beds (all types) on 1 October 2023, which is 1,080.8 per 100,000 people, 10th 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 Miyagi?
Miyagi had 6,139 psychiatric beds in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 271.2 per 100,000 people, 19th 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 Miyagi?
Miyagi had 3,113 long-term care beds in hospitals (for patients needing long stays) on 1 October 2023, which is 137.5 per 100,000 people, the 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 Miyagi?
Miyagi had 15,161 general hospital beds (acute and standard inpatient care) on 1 October 2023, which is 669.7 per 100,000 people, 13th 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 Miyagi?
Miyagi had 1,179 beds in general clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 52.1 per 100,000 people, 21st 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 Miyagi?
Miyagi had 4,590 full-time-equivalent doctors working in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 202.8 per 100,000 people, 18th lowest 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 Miyagi?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Miyagi was 81.70 years in 2020, 18th 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 Miyagi?
The number of further years men aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Miyagi was 20.12 years in 2020, 11th 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 Miyagi?
The number of further years men aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Miyagi was 12.52 years in 2020, tied for 19th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 12.47 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow long do women live in Miyagi?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Miyagi was 87.51 years in 2020, tied for 19th 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 Miyagi?
The number of further years women aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Miyagi was 24.71 years in 2020, 20th lowest 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 Miyagi?
The number of further years women aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Miyagi was 16.01 years in 2020, tied for 16th lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 16.12 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow Miyagi compares with other prefectures
Doctors per 100,000 people (2022)
Miyagi ranks 28 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Okinawa | 266.1 |
| 26 | Miyazaki | 260.8 |
| 27 | Yamanashi | 257.9 |
| 28 | Miyagi | 256.3 |
| 29 | Hokkaido | 254.0 |
| 30 | Akita | 249.8 |
| 31 | Nagano | 249.8 |
Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) (2020)
Miyagi ranks 18 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 20 | Shimane | 81.63 years |
| 21 | Shizuoka | 81.59 years |
Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) (2020)
Miyagi ranks 28 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 30 | Chiba | 87.50 years |
| 31 | Shizuoka | 87.48 years |
Hospitals per 100,000 people (2023)
Miyagi ranks 34 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; includes psychiatric hospitals
| Rank | Region | Hospitals per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Ibaraki | 6.1 |
| 32 | Nagano | 6.1 |
| 33 | Okinawa | 6.1 |
| 34 | Miyagi | 6.0 |
| 35 | Nara | 5.8 |
| 36 | Tochigi | 5.7 |
| 37 | Osaka | 5.7 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2023)
Miyagi ranks 38 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; all hospital bed types
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Nagano | 1,129.4 |
| 36 | Mie | 1,105.2 |
| 37 | Tochigi | 1,104.1 |
| 38 | Miyagi | 1,080.8 |
| 39 | Ibaraki | 1,074.0 |
| 40 | Shizuoka | 1,013.4 |
| 41 | Gifu | 983.9 |
Hospital doctors (full-time equivalent) per 100,000 people (2023)
Miyagi ranks 30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Yamanashi | 206.9 |
| 28 | Nagano | 204.7 |
| 29 | Okinawa | 203.1 |
| 30 | Miyagi | 202.8 |
| 31 | Miyazaki | 202.2 |
| 32 | Shiga | 198.0 |
| 33 | Gunma | 196.0 |
Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) (2020)
Miyagi ranks 11 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Oita | 20.22 years |
| 9 | Yamanashi | 20.21 years |
| 10 | Okayama | 20.21 years |
| 11 | Miyagi | 20.12 years |
| 12 | Fukui | 20.11 years |
| 13 | Gifu | 20.08 years |
| 14 | Ishikawa | 20.07 years |
Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) (2020)
Miyagi ranks 28 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Niigata | 24.78 years |
| 26 | Chiba | 24.72 years |
| 27 | Nagasaki | 24.72 years |
| 28 | Miyagi | 24.71 years |
| 29 | Yamaguchi | 24.70 years |
| 30 | Shizuoka | 24.69 years |
| 31 | Yamagata | 24.65 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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