Health in Nara, Japan: official figures
The number of doctors working in medical facilities per 100,000 people in Nara was 286.8 in 2022, 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
How many dentists are there in Nara?
The number of dentists per 100,000 people in Nara was 71.4 in 2022, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many nurses are there in Nara?
The number of nurses and assistant nurses per 100,000 people in Nara was 958.4 in 2022, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Nara?
The number of general hospitals per 100,000 people in Nara was 5.5 in 2023, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Nara?
The number of general hospital beds per 100,000 people in Nara was 1,133.6 in 2023, 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many clinics are there in Nara?
The number of general clinics per 100,000 people in Nara was 93.6 in 2023, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men in Nara?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Nara was 82.40 years in 2020, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of women in Nara?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Nara was 87.95 years in 2020, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the cancer death rate in Nara?
The death rate from cancer per 100,000 people in Nara was 328.5 in 2023, 23rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the heart disease death rate in Nara?
The death rate from heart disease per 100,000 people in Nara was 224.8 in 2023, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the stroke death rate in Nara?
The death rate from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease per 100,000 people in Nara was 77.9 in 2023, 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Nara?
The infant mortality rate (deaths under one year per 1,000 births) in Nara was 2.0 in 2023, tied for 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
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The average length of stay in general hospitals in Nara was 22.7 days in 2023, tied for 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
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The general hospital bed occupancy rate in Nara was 73.2% in 2023, 18th 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 Nara?
National medical expenditure per person in Nara was 392,000 yen in 2022, 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Nara?
Nara had 75 hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 5.8 per 100,000 people, 13th 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 Nara?
Nara had 4 psychiatric hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 0.3 per 100,000 people, tied for the 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 Nara?
Nara had 1,213 general clinics (doctors' clinics, with and without beds) on 1 October 2023, which is 93.6 per 100,000 people, 10th 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 Nara?
Nara had 31 clinics with inpatient beds on 1 October 2023, which is 2.4 per 100,000 people, 7th 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 Nara?
Nara had 677 dental clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 52.2 per 100,000 people, 12th 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 Nara?
Nara had 15,895 hospital beds (all types) on 1 October 2023, which is 1,226.5 per 100,000 people, 18th 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 Nara?
Nara had 2,866 psychiatric beds in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 221.1 per 100,000 people, 12th 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 Nara?
Nara had 2,576 long-term care beds in hospitals (for patients needing long stays) on 1 October 2023, which is 198.8 per 100,000 people, 17th 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 Nara?
Nara had 10,399 general hospital beds (acute and standard inpatient care) on 1 October 2023, which is 802.4 per 100,000 people, 23rd 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 Nara?
Nara had 385 beds in general clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 29.7 per 100,000 people, 6th 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 Nara?
Nara had 3,701 full-time-equivalent doctors working in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 285.6 per 100,000 people, 2nd 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 Nara?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Nara was 82.40 years in 2020, 3rd 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 Nara?
The number of further years men aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Nara was 20.53 years in 2020, 3rd 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 Nara?
The number of further years men aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Nara was 12.80 years in 2020, 5th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 12.47 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow long do women live in Nara?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Nara was 87.95 years in 2020, 11th 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 Nara?
The number of further years women aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Nara was 25.11 years in 2020, tied for 10th 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 Nara?
The number of further years women aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Nara was 16.32 years in 2020, tied for 13th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 16.12 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow Nara compares with other prefectures
Doctors per 100,000 people (2022)
Nara ranks 17 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Kagawa | 290.5 |
| 15 | Kagoshima | 288.7 |
| 16 | Osaka | 288.5 |
| 17 | Nara | 286.8 |
| 18 | Ishikawa | 286.4 |
| 19 | Ehime | 286.3 |
| 20 | Hyogo | 276.5 |
Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) (2020)
Nara ranks 3 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)
Nara ranks 11 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Ishikawa | 88.11 years |
| 9 | Oita | 87.99 years |
| 10 | Toyama | 87.97 years |
| 11 | Nara | 87.95 years |
| 12 | Yamanashi | 87.94 years |
| 13 | Tottori | 87.91 years |
| 14 | Hyogo | 87.90 years |
Hospitals per 100,000 people (2023)
Nara ranks 35 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; includes psychiatric hospitals
| Rank | Region | Hospitals per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Nagano | 6.1 |
| 33 | Okinawa | 6.1 |
| 34 | Miyagi | 6.0 |
| 35 | Nara | 5.8 |
| 36 | Tochigi | 5.7 |
| 37 | Osaka | 5.7 |
| 38 | Niigata | 5.6 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2023)
Nara ranks 30 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; all hospital bed types
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 33 | Hyogo | 1,185.3 |
Hospital doctors (full-time equivalent) per 100,000 people (2023)
Nara ranks 2 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)
Nara ranks 3 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)
Nara ranks 10 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, women (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 |
| 13 | Yamanashi | 25.04 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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