Health in Niigata, Japan: official figures
The number of doctors working in medical facilities per 100,000 people in Niigata was 212.8 in 2022, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
How many dentists are there in Niigata?
The number of dentists per 100,000 people in Niigata was 87.1 in 2022, 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many nurses are there in Niigata?
The number of nurses and assistant nurses per 100,000 people in Niigata was 967.9 in 2022, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Niigata?
The number of general hospitals per 100,000 people in Niigata was 4.7 in 2023, tied for 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Niigata?
The number of general hospital beds per 100,000 people in Niigata was 979.4 in 2023, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many clinics are there in Niigata?
The number of general clinics per 100,000 people in Niigata was 77.8 in 2023, 16th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men in Niigata?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Niigata was 81.29 years in 2020, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of women in Niigata?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Niigata was 87.57 years in 2020, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the cancer death rate in Niigata?
The death rate from cancer per 100,000 people in Niigata was 372.0 in 2023, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the heart disease death rate in Niigata?
The death rate from heart disease per 100,000 people in Niigata was 208.5 in 2023, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the stroke death rate in Niigata?
The death rate from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease per 100,000 people in Niigata was 129.3 in 2023, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Niigata?
The infant mortality rate (deaths under one year per 1,000 births) in Niigata was 1.8 in 2023, tied for 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow long do patients stay in hospital in Niigata?
The average length of stay in general hospitals in Niigata was 22.7 days in 2023, tied for 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow full are hospitals in Niigata?
The general hospital bed occupancy rate in Niigata was 73.5% in 2023, 19th 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 Niigata?
National medical expenditure per person in Niigata was 343,000 yen in 2022, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Niigata?
Niigata had 119 hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 5.6 per 100,000 people, 10th 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 Niigata?
Niigata had 19 psychiatric hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 0.9 per 100,000 people, tied for 17th 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 Niigata?
Niigata had 1,655 general clinics (doctors' clinics, with and without beds) on 1 October 2023, which is 77.8 per 100,000 people, 16th 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 Niigata?
Niigata had 41 clinics with inpatient beds on 1 October 2023, which is 1.9 per 100,000 people, 2nd 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 Niigata?
Niigata had 1,092 dental clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 51.4 per 100,000 people, 14th 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 Niigata?
Niigata had 25,697 hospital beds (all types) on 1 October 2023, which is 1,208.7 per 100,000 people, 16th 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 Niigata?
Niigata had 6,060 psychiatric beds in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 285.0 per 100,000 people, 22nd 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 Niigata?
Niigata had 3,276 long-term care beds in hospitals (for patients needing long stays) on 1 October 2023, which is 154.1 per 100,000 people, 6th 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 Niigata?
Niigata had 16,295 general hospital beds (acute and standard inpatient care) on 1 October 2023, which is 766.5 per 100,000 people, 19th 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 Niigata?
Niigata had 502 beds in general clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 23.6 per 100,000 people, tied for 3rd 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 Niigata?
Niigata had 3,572 full-time-equivalent doctors working in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 168.0 per 100,000 people, 3rd 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 Niigata?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Niigata was 81.29 years in 2020, 19th 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 Niigata?
The number of further years men aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Niigata 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 Niigata?
The number of further years men aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Niigata was 12.26 years in 2020, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 12.47 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow long do women live in Niigata?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Niigata was 87.57 years in 2020, 23rd 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 Niigata?
The number of further years women aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Niigata was 24.78 years in 2020, 23rd 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 Niigata?
The number of further years women aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Niigata 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 Niigata compares with other prefectures
Doctors per 100,000 people (2022)
Niigata ranks 44 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Aomori | 220.2 |
| 42 | Fukushima | 218.7 |
| 43 | Iwate | 218.5 |
| 44 | Niigata | 212.8 |
| 45 | Chiba | 209.0 |
| 46 | Ibaraki | 202.0 |
| 47 | Saitama | 180.2 |
Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) (2020)
Niigata ranks 29 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Yamagata | 81.39 years |
| 27 | Fukuoka | 81.38 years |
| 28 | Tottori | 81.34 years |
| 29 | Niigata | 81.29 years |
| 30 | Tokushima | 81.27 years |
| 31 | Miyazaki | 81.15 years |
| 32 | Gunma | 81.13 years |
Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) (2020)
Niigata ranks 25 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Kagawa | 87.64 years |
| 23 | Miyazaki | 87.60 years |
| 24 | Mie | 87.59 years |
| 25 | Niigata | 87.57 years |
| 26 | Kagoshima | 87.53 years |
| 27 | Aichi | 87.52 years |
| 28 | Miyagi | 87.51 years |
Hospitals per 100,000 people (2023)
Niigata ranks 38 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; includes psychiatric hospitals
| Rank | Region | Hospitals per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Nara | 5.8 |
| 36 | Tochigi | 5.7 |
| 37 | Osaka | 5.7 |
| 38 | Niigata | 5.6 |
| 39 | Mie | 5.4 |
| 40 | Gifu | 4.9 |
| 41 | Shizuoka | 4.8 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2023)
Niigata ranks 32 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; all hospital bed types
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 34 | Osaka | 1,172.6 |
| 35 | Nagano | 1,129.4 |
Hospital doctors (full-time equivalent) per 100,000 people (2023)
Niigata ranks 45 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Aichi | 174.9 |
| 42 | Yamagata | 173.9 |
| 43 | Shizuoka | 172.1 |
| 44 | Gifu | 169.9 |
| 45 | Niigata | 168.0 |
| 46 | Ibaraki | 167.5 |
| 47 | Saitama | 154.1 |
Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) (2020)
Niigata ranks 34 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Saitama | 19.79 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 |
Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) (2020)
Niigata ranks 25 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Miyazaki | 24.87 years |
| 23 | Kagoshima | 24.87 years |
| 24 | Kagawa | 24.84 years |
| 25 | Niigata | 24.78 years |
| 26 | Chiba | 24.72 years |
| 27 | Nagasaki | 24.72 years |
| 28 | Miyagi | 24.71 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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