Health in Oita, Japan: official figures
The number of doctors working in medical facilities per 100,000 people in Oita was 297.9 in 2022, 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
How many dentists are there in Oita?
The number of dentists per 100,000 people in Oita was 65.0 in 2022, 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many nurses are there in Oita?
The number of nurses and assistant nurses per 100,000 people in Oita was 1,468.7 in 2022, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Oita?
The number of general hospitals per 100,000 people in Oita was 11.5 in 2023, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Oita?
The number of general hospital beds per 100,000 people in Oita was 1,312.2 in 2023, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many clinics are there in Oita?
The number of general clinics per 100,000 people in Oita was 86.4 in 2023, 22nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men in Oita?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Oita was 81.88 years in 2020, 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of women in Oita?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Oita was 87.99 years in 2020, 9th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the cancer death rate in Oita?
The death rate from cancer per 100,000 people in Oita was 343.3 in 2023, 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the heart disease death rate in Oita?
The death rate from heart disease per 100,000 people in Oita was 211.6 in 2023, 24th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the stroke death rate in Oita?
The death rate from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease per 100,000 people in Oita was 109.8 in 2023, 15th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Oita?
The infant mortality rate (deaths under one year per 1,000 births) in Oita was 1.6 in 2023, tied for 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow long do patients stay in hospital in Oita?
The average length of stay in general hospitals in Oita was 21.8 days in 2023, 19th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow full are hospitals in Oita?
The general hospital bed occupancy rate in Oita was 75.7% in 2023, 15th 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 Oita?
National medical expenditure per person in Oita was 444,000 yen in 2022, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Oita?
Oita had 151 hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 13.8 per 100,000 people, 4th highest 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 Oita?
Oita had 25 psychiatric hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 2.3 per 100,000 people, tied for 2nd 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 Oita?
Oita had 947 general clinics (doctors' clinics, with and without beds) on 1 October 2023, which is 86.4 per 100,000 people, 22nd 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 Oita?
Oita had 209 clinics with inpatient beds on 1 October 2023, which is 19.1 per 100,000 people, the highest 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 Oita?
Oita had 514 dental clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 46.9 per 100,000 people, 15th 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 Oita?
Oita had 19,430 hospital beds (all types) on 1 October 2023, which is 1,772.8 per 100,000 people, 7th highest 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 Oita?
Oita had 5,274 psychiatric beds in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 481.2 per 100,000 people, 8th highest 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 Oita?
Oita had 2,323 long-term care beds in hospitals (for patients needing long stays) on 1 October 2023, which is 212.0 per 100,000 people, 24th highest 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 Oita?
Oita had 11,781 general hospital beds (acute and standard inpatient care) on 1 October 2023, which is 1,074.9 per 100,000 people, 2nd 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 Oita?
Oita had 3,134 beds in general clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 285.9 per 100,000 people, the highest 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 Oita?
Oita had 2,603 full-time-equivalent doctors working in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 237.5 per 100,000 people, 12th 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 Oita?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Oita was 81.88 years in 2020, 12th 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 Oita?
The number of further years men aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Oita was 20.22 years in 2020, 8th 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 Oita?
The number of further years men aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Oita was 12.68 years in 2020, tied for 9th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 12.47 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow long do women live in Oita?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Oita was 87.99 years in 2020, 9th 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 Oita?
The number of further years women aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Oita was 25.08 years in 2020, 12th 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 Oita?
The number of further years women aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Oita was 16.33 years in 2020, tied for 11th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 16.12 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow Oita compares with other prefectures
Doctors per 100,000 people (2022)
Oita ranks 12 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fukuoka | 312.1 |
| 10 | Shimane | 307.6 |
| 11 | Kumamoto | 302.2 |
| 12 | Oita | 297.9 |
| 13 | Saga | 293.6 |
| 14 | Kagawa | 290.5 |
| 15 | Kagoshima | 288.7 |
Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) (2020)
Oita ranks 12 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Kumamoto | 81.91 years |
| 10 | Gifu | 81.90 years |
| 11 | Okayama | 81.90 years |
| 12 | Oita | 81.88 years |
| 13 | Tokyo | 81.77 years |
| 14 | Aichi | 81.77 years |
| 15 | Toyama | 81.74 years |
Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) (2020)
Oita ranks 9 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Shimane | 88.21 years |
| 7 | Hiroshima | 88.16 years |
| 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 |
Hospitals per 100,000 people (2023)
Oita ranks 4 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; includes psychiatric hospitals
| Rank | Region | Hospitals per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kochi | 17.7 |
| 2 | Tokushima | 15.1 |
| 3 | Kagoshima | 14.8 |
| 4 | Oita | 13.8 |
| 5 | Miyazaki | 12.4 |
| 6 | Saga | 11.9 |
| 7 | Kumamoto | 11.8 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2023)
Oita ranks 7 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; all hospital bed types
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Tokushima | 1,903.2 |
| 5 | Kumamoto | 1,875.0 |
| 6 | Yamaguchi | 1,851.8 |
| 7 | Oita | 1,772.8 |
| 8 | Saga | 1,765.4 |
| 9 | Hokkaido | 1,765.3 |
| 10 | Miyazaki | 1,709.7 |
Hospital doctors (full-time equivalent) per 100,000 people (2023)
Oita ranks 12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fukui | 247.5 |
| 10 | Kumamoto | 246.5 |
| 11 | Kyoto | 244.6 |
| 12 | Oita | 237.5 |
| 13 | Tokyo | 236.0 |
| 14 | Toyama | 235.6 |
| 15 | Saga | 235.5 |
Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) (2020)
Oita ranks 8 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Kyoto | 20.39 years |
| 6 | Hiroshima | 20.28 years |
| 7 | Kanagawa | 20.23 years |
| 8 | Oita | 20.22 years |
| 9 | Yamanashi | 20.21 years |
| 10 | Okayama | 20.21 years |
| 11 | Miyagi | 20.12 years |
Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) (2020)
Oita ranks 12 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, women (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 |
| 14 | Kanagawa | 24.99 years |
| 15 | Ishikawa | 24.96 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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