Health in Osaka, Japan: official figures
The number of doctors working in medical facilities per 100,000 people in Osaka was 288.5 in 2022, 16th highest of 47 prefectures.
How many dentists are there in Osaka?
The number of dentists per 100,000 people in Osaka was 88.0 in 2022, 7th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many nurses are there in Osaka?
The number of nurses and assistant nurses per 100,000 people in Osaka was 943.6 in 2022, 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Osaka?
The number of general hospitals per 100,000 people in Osaka was 5.3 in 2023, tied for 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Osaka?
The number of general hospital beds per 100,000 people in Osaka was 1,016.0 in 2023, 16th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many clinics are there in Osaka?
The number of general clinics per 100,000 people in Osaka was 101.3 in 2023, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men in Osaka?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Osaka was 80.81 years in 2020, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of women in Osaka?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Osaka was 87.37 years in 2020, 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the cancer death rate in Osaka?
The death rate from cancer per 100,000 people in Osaka was 314.9 in 2023, 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the heart disease death rate in Osaka?
The death rate from heart disease per 100,000 people in Osaka was 198.9 in 2023, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the stroke death rate in Osaka?
The death rate from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease per 100,000 people in Osaka was 67.2 in 2023, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Osaka?
The infant mortality rate (deaths under one year per 1,000 births) in Osaka was 2.2 in 2023, tied for 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow long do patients stay in hospital in Osaka?
The average length of stay in general hospitals in Osaka was 21.0 days in 2023, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow full are hospitals in Osaka?
The general hospital bed occupancy rate in Osaka was 76.7% in 2023, 9th 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 Osaka?
National medical expenditure per person in Osaka was 411,000 yen in 2022, tied for 14th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Osaka?
Osaka had 502 hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 5.7 per 100,000 people, tied for 11th 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 Osaka?
Osaka had 39 psychiatric hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 0.4 per 100,000 people, tied for 3rd 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 Osaka?
Osaka had 8,877 general clinics (doctors' clinics, with and without beds) on 1 October 2023, which is 101.3 per 100,000 people, 5th 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 Osaka?
Osaka had 183 clinics with inpatient beds on 1 October 2023, which is 2.1 per 100,000 people, tied for 3rd 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 Osaka?
Osaka had 5,411 dental clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 61.7 per 100,000 people, 2nd 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 Osaka?
Osaka had 102,753 hospital beds (all types) on 1 October 2023, which is 1,172.6 per 100,000 people, 14th 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 Osaka?
Osaka had 17,952 psychiatric beds in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 204.9 per 100,000 people, 9th 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 Osaka?
Osaka had 19,715 long-term care beds in hospitals (for patients needing long stays) on 1 October 2023, which is 225.0 per 100,000 people, 21st 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 Osaka?
Osaka had 64,720 general hospital beds (acute and standard inpatient care) on 1 October 2023, which is 738.6 per 100,000 people, 14th 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 Osaka?
Osaka had 1,913 beds in general clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 21.8 per 100,000 people, the 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 Osaka?
Osaka had 19,477 full-time-equivalent doctors working in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 222.3 per 100,000 people, 21st 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 Osaka?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Osaka was 80.81 years in 2020, 7th 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 Osaka?
The number of further years men aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Osaka was 19.35 years in 2020, 3rd 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 Osaka?
The number of further years men aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Osaka was 12.17 years in 2020, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 12.47 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow long do women live in Osaka?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Osaka was 87.37 years in 2020, 12th 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 Osaka?
The number of further years women aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Osaka was 24.55 years in 2020, tied for 10th 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 Osaka?
The number of further years women aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Osaka was 15.98 years in 2020, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 16.12 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow Osaka compares with other prefectures
Doctors per 100,000 people (2022)
Osaka ranks 16 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Saga | 293.6 |
| 14 | Kagawa | 290.5 |
| 15 | Kagoshima | 288.7 |
| 16 | Osaka | 288.5 |
| 17 | Nara | 286.8 |
| 18 | Ishikawa | 286.4 |
| 19 | Ehime | 286.3 |
Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) (2020)
Osaka ranks 41 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Kagoshima | 80.95 years |
| 39 | Hokkaido | 80.92 years |
| 40 | Ibaraki | 80.89 years |
| 41 | Osaka | 80.81 years |
| 42 | Kochi | 80.79 years |
| 43 | Okinawa | 80.73 years |
| 44 | Iwate | 80.64 years |
Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) (2020)
Osaka ranks 36 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Tokushima | 87.42 years |
| 34 | Nagasaki | 87.41 years |
| 35 | Yamagata | 87.38 years |
| 36 | Osaka | 87.37 years |
| 37 | Wakayama | 87.36 years |
| 38 | Ehime | 87.34 years |
| 39 | Saitama | 87.31 years |
Hospitals per 100,000 people (2023)
Osaka ranks 37 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; includes psychiatric hospitals
| Rank | Region | Hospitals per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Miyagi | 6.0 |
| 35 | Nara | 5.8 |
| 36 | Tochigi | 5.7 |
| 37 | Osaka | 5.7 |
| 38 | Niigata | 5.6 |
| 39 | Mie | 5.4 |
| 40 | Gifu | 4.9 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2023)
Osaka ranks 34 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; all hospital bed types
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 36 | Mie | 1,105.2 |
| 37 | Tochigi | 1,104.1 |
Hospital doctors (full-time equivalent) per 100,000 people (2023)
Osaka ranks 21 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Hokkaido | 231.4 |
| 19 | Ehime | 230.4 |
| 20 | Ishikawa | 229.0 |
| 21 | Osaka | 222.3 |
| 22 | Shimane | 221.2 |
| 23 | Hyogo | 219.0 |
| 24 | Tottori | 216.6 |
Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) (2020)
Osaka ranks 45 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Wakayama | 19.62 years |
| 42 | Gunma | 19.60 years |
| 43 | Fukushima | 19.48 years |
| 44 | Iwate | 19.42 years |
| 45 | Osaka | 19.35 years |
| 46 | Akita | 19.23 years |
| 47 | Aomori | 18.51 years |
Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) (2020)
Osaka ranks 37 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Aichi | 24.58 years |
| 35 | Mie | 24.57 years |
| 36 | Saitama | 24.55 years |
| 37 | Osaka | 24.55 years |
| 38 | Tokushima | 24.55 years |
| 39 | Hokkaido | 24.54 years |
| 40 | Wakayama | 24.54 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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