Health in Nagano, Japan: official figures
The number of doctors working in medical facilities per 100,000 people in Nagano was 249.8 in 2022, tied for 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
How many dentists are there in Nagano?
The number of dentists per 100,000 people in Nagano was 77.6 in 2022, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many nurses are there in Nagano?
The number of nurses and assistant nurses per 100,000 people in Nagano was 1,063.6 in 2022, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Nagano?
The number of general hospitals per 100,000 people in Nagano was 5.4 in 2023, tied for 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Nagano?
The number of general hospital beds per 100,000 people in Nagano was 1,012.2 in 2023, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many clinics are there in Nagano?
The number of general clinics per 100,000 people in Nagano was 79.8 in 2023, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men in Nagano?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Nagano was 82.68 years in 2020, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of women in Nagano?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Nagano was 88.23 years in 2020, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the cancer death rate in Nagano?
The death rate from cancer per 100,000 people in Nagano was 312.6 in 2023, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the heart disease death rate in Nagano?
The death rate from heart disease per 100,000 people in Nagano was 204.1 in 2023, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the stroke death rate in Nagano?
The death rate from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease per 100,000 people in Nagano was 111.2 in 2023, 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Nagano?
The infant mortality rate (deaths under one year per 1,000 births) in Nagano was 1.4 in 2023, tied for 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow long do patients stay in hospital in Nagano?
The average length of stay in general hospitals in Nagano was 20.6 days in 2023, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow full are hospitals in Nagano?
The general hospital bed occupancy rate in Nagano was 75.5% in 2023, 17th 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 Nagano?
National medical expenditure per person in Nagano was 362,000 yen in 2022, 16th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Nagano?
Nagano had 123 hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 6.1 per 100,000 people, tied for 15th 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 Nagano?
Nagano had 15 psychiatric hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 0.7 per 100,000 people, tied for 12th 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 Nagano?
Nagano had 1,599 general clinics (doctors' clinics, with and without beds) on 1 October 2023, which is 79.8 per 100,000 people, 19th 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 Nagano?
Nagano had 57 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 Nagano?
Nagano had 974 dental clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 48.6 per 100,000 people, tied for 22nd 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 Nagano?
Nagano had 22,634 hospital beds (all types) on 1 October 2023, which is 1,129.4 per 100,000 people, 13th 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 Nagano?
Nagano had 4,501 psychiatric beds in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 224.6 per 100,000 people, 13th 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 Nagano?
Nagano had 3,126 long-term care beds in hospitals (for patients needing long stays) on 1 October 2023, which is 156.0 per 100,000 people, 8th 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 Nagano?
Nagano had 14,916 general hospital beds (acute and standard inpatient care) on 1 October 2023, which is 744.3 per 100,000 people, 16th 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 Nagano?
Nagano had 728 beds in general clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 36.3 per 100,000 people, 10th 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 Nagano?
Nagano had 4,102 full-time-equivalent doctors working in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 204.7 per 100,000 people, 20th 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 Nagano?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Nagano was 82.68 years in 2020, 2nd 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 Nagano?
The number of further years men aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Nagano was 20.86 years in 2020, the 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 Nagano?
The number of further years men aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Nagano was 13.12 years in 2020, the highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 12.47 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow long do women live in Nagano?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Nagano was 88.23 years in 2020, 4th 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 Nagano?
The number of further years women aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Nagano was 25.37 years in 2020, 2nd 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 Nagano?
The number of further years women aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Nagano was 16.53 years in 2020, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 16.12 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow Nagano compares with other prefectures
Doctors per 100,000 people (2022)
Nagano ranks 31 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Miyagi | 256.3 |
| 29 | Hokkaido | 254.0 |
| 30 | Akita | 249.8 |
| 31 | Nagano | 249.8 |
| 32 | Tochigi | 248.4 |
| 33 | Shiga | 242.2 |
| 34 | Mie | 241.2 |
Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) (2020)
Nagano ranks 2 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)
Nagano ranks 4 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)
Nagano ranks 32 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; includes psychiatric hospitals
| Rank | Region | Hospitals per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Hyogo | 6.4 |
| 30 | Kyoto | 6.3 |
| 31 | Ibaraki | 6.1 |
| 32 | Nagano | 6.1 |
| 33 | Okinawa | 6.1 |
| 34 | Miyagi | 6.0 |
| 35 | Nara | 5.8 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2023)
Nagano ranks 35 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; all hospital bed types
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Niigata | 1,208.7 |
| 33 | Hyogo | 1,185.3 |
| 34 | Osaka | 1,172.6 |
| 35 | Nagano | 1,129.4 |
| 36 | Mie | 1,105.2 |
| 37 | Tochigi | 1,104.1 |
| 38 | Miyagi | 1,080.8 |
Hospital doctors (full-time equivalent) per 100,000 people (2023)
Nagano ranks 28 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Akita | 210.4 |
| 26 | Yamaguchi | 208.5 |
| 27 | Yamanashi | 206.9 |
| 28 | Nagano | 204.7 |
| 29 | Okinawa | 203.1 |
| 30 | Miyagi | 202.8 |
| 31 | Miyazaki | 202.2 |
Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) (2020)
Nagano ranks 1 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nagano | 20.86 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 |
Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) (2020)
Nagano ranks 2 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Okinawa | 25.44 years |
| 2 | Nagano | 25.37 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 |
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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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