Health in Saga, Japan: official figures
The number of doctors working in medical facilities per 100,000 people in Saga was 293.6 in 2022, 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
How many dentists are there in Saga?
The number of dentists per 100,000 people in Saga was 75.7 in 2022, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many nurses are there in Saga?
The number of nurses and assistant nurses per 100,000 people in Saga was 1,535.3 in 2022, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Saga?
The number of general hospitals per 100,000 people in Saga was 10.3 in 2023, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Saga?
The number of general hospital beds per 100,000 people in Saga was 1,447.8 in 2023, 4th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many clinics are there in Saga?
The number of general clinics per 100,000 people in Saga was 87.2 in 2023, 19th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men in Saga?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Saga was 81.41 years in 2020, 23rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of women in Saga?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Saga was 87.78 years in 2020, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the cancer death rate in Saga?
The death rate from cancer per 100,000 people in Saga was 340.2 in 2023, 19th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the heart disease death rate in Saga?
The death rate from heart disease per 100,000 people in Saga was 191.5 in 2023, 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the stroke death rate in Saga?
The death rate from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease per 100,000 people in Saga was 88.3 in 2023, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Saga?
The infant mortality rate (deaths under one year per 1,000 births) in Saga was 2.3 in 2023, tied for 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow long do patients stay in hospital in Saga?
The average length of stay in general hospitals in Saga was 31.3 days in 2023, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
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The general hospital bed occupancy rate in Saga was 81.5% in 2023, the 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 Saga?
National medical expenditure per person in Saga was 445,000 yen in 2022, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Saga?
Saga had 95 hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 11.9 per 100,000 people, 6th 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 Saga?
Saga had 13 psychiatric hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 1.6 per 100,000 people, tied for 10th 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 Saga?
Saga had 693 general clinics (doctors' clinics, with and without beds) on 1 October 2023, which is 87.2 per 100,000 people, 19th 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 Saga?
Saga had 129 clinics with inpatient beds on 1 October 2023, which is 16.2 per 100,000 people, 3rd 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 Saga?
Saga had 396 dental clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 49.8 per 100,000 people, tied for 20th 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 Saga?
Saga had 14,035 hospital beds (all types) on 1 October 2023, which is 1,765.4 per 100,000 people, 8th 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 Saga?
Saga had 4,009 psychiatric beds in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 504.3 per 100,000 people, 7th 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 Saga?
Saga had 3,621 long-term care beds in hospitals (for patients needing long stays) on 1 October 2023, which is 455.5 per 100,000 people, 4th 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 Saga?
Saga had 6,351 general hospital beds (acute and standard inpatient care) on 1 October 2023, which is 798.9 per 100,000 people, 23rd 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 Saga?
Saga had 1,870 beds in general clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 235.2 per 100,000 people, 3rd 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 Saga?
Saga had 1,872 full-time-equivalent doctors working in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 235.5 per 100,000 people, 15th 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 Saga?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Saga was 81.41 years in 2020, 23rd 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 Saga?
The number of further years men aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Saga was 19.94 years in 2020, tied for 23rd 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 Saga?
The number of further years men aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Saga was 12.46 years in 2020, 22nd highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 12.47 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow long do women live in Saga?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Saga was 87.78 years in 2020, 20th 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 Saga?
The number of further years women aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Saga was 24.88 years in 2020, 21st 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 Saga?
The number of further years women aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Saga was 16.17 years in 2020, tied for 22nd highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 16.12 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow Saga compares with other prefectures
Doctors per 100,000 people (2022)
Saga ranks 13 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Shimane | 307.6 |
| 11 | Kumamoto | 302.2 |
| 12 | Oita | 297.9 |
| 13 | Saga | 293.6 |
| 14 | Kagawa | 290.5 |
| 15 | Kagoshima | 288.7 |
| 16 | Osaka | 288.5 |
Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) (2020)
Saga ranks 25 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Kagawa | 81.56 years |
| 23 | Chiba | 81.45 years |
| 24 | Saitama | 81.44 years |
| 25 | Saga | 81.41 years |
| 26 | Yamagata | 81.39 years |
| 27 | Fukuoka | 81.38 years |
| 28 | Tottori | 81.34 years |
Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) (2020)
Saga ranks 20 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Tokyo | 87.86 years |
| 18 | Fukui | 87.84 years |
| 19 | Kochi | 87.84 years |
| 20 | Saga | 87.78 years |
| 21 | Fukuoka | 87.70 years |
| 22 | Kagawa | 87.64 years |
| 23 | Miyazaki | 87.60 years |
Hospitals per 100,000 people (2023)
Saga ranks 6 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; includes psychiatric hospitals
| Rank | Region | Hospitals per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kagoshima | 14.8 |
| 4 | Oita | 13.8 |
| 5 | Miyazaki | 12.4 |
| 6 | Saga | 11.9 |
| 7 | Kumamoto | 11.8 |
| 8 | Nagasaki | 11.5 |
| 9 | Yamaguchi | 10.7 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2023)
Saga ranks 8 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; all hospital bed types
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 11 | Fukuoka | 1,593.1 |
Hospital doctors (full-time equivalent) per 100,000 people (2023)
Saga ranks 15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Oita | 237.5 |
| 13 | Tokyo | 236.0 |
| 14 | Toyama | 235.6 |
| 15 | Saga | 235.5 |
| 16 | Kagawa | 234.5 |
| 17 | Tochigi | 232.0 |
| 18 | Hokkaido | 231.4 |
Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) (2020)
Saga ranks 24 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Miyazaki | 19.97 years |
| 22 | Mie | 19.96 years |
| 23 | Chiba | 19.95 years |
| 24 | Saga | 19.94 years |
| 25 | Kagoshima | 19.94 years |
| 26 | Toyama | 19.93 years |
| 27 | Tokyo | 19.89 years |
Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) (2020)
Saga ranks 21 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Toyama | 24.92 years |
| 19 | Fukui | 24.91 years |
| 20 | Fukuoka | 24.91 years |
| 21 | Saga | 24.88 years |
| 22 | Miyazaki | 24.87 years |
| 23 | Kagoshima | 24.87 years |
| 24 | Kagawa | 24.84 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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