Health in Saitama, Japan: official figures
The number of doctors working in medical facilities per 100,000 people in Saitama was 180.2 in 2022, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
How many dentists are there in Saitama?
The number of dentists per 100,000 people in Saitama was 72.1 in 2022, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many nurses are there in Saitama?
The number of nurses and assistant nurses per 100,000 people in Saitama was 704.7 in 2022, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Saitama?
The number of general hospitals per 100,000 people in Saitama was 4.0 in 2023, 5th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Saitama?
The number of general hospital beds per 100,000 people in Saitama was 716.0 in 2023, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many clinics are there in Saitama?
The number of general clinics per 100,000 people in Saitama was 61.8 in 2023, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men in Saitama?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Saitama was 81.44 years in 2020, 24th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of women in Saitama?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Saitama was 87.31 years in 2020, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the cancer death rate in Saitama?
The death rate from cancer per 100,000 people in Saitama was 295.4 in 2023, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the heart disease death rate in Saitama?
The death rate from heart disease per 100,000 people in Saitama was 177.7 in 2023, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the stroke death rate in Saitama?
The death rate from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease per 100,000 people in Saitama was 70.2 in 2023, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Saitama?
The infant mortality rate (deaths under one year per 1,000 births) in Saitama 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 Saitama?
The average length of stay in general hospitals in Saitama was 21.9 days in 2023, 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The general hospital bed occupancy rate in Saitama was 74.5% in 2023, 24th 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 Saitama?
National medical expenditure per person in Saitama was 332,000 yen in 2022, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Saitama?
Saitama had 342 hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 4.7 per 100,000 people, 6th 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 Saitama?
Saitama had 46 psychiatric hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 0.6 per 100,000 people, tied for 9th 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 Saitama?
Saitama had 4,530 general clinics (doctors' clinics, with and without beds) on 1 October 2023, which is 61.8 per 100,000 people, the 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 Saitama?
Saitama had 181 clinics with inpatient beds on 1 October 2023, which is 2.5 per 100,000 people, 8th 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 Saitama?
Saitama had 3,510 dental clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 47.9 per 100,000 people, tied for 18th 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 Saitama?
Saitama had 62,947 hospital beds (all types) on 1 October 2023, which is 858.6 per 100,000 people, 2nd 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 Saitama?
Saitama had 13,599 psychiatric beds in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 185.5 per 100,000 people, 6th 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 Saitama?
Saitama had 11,043 long-term care beds in hospitals (for patients needing long stays) on 1 October 2023, which is 150.6 per 100,000 people, 5th 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 Saitama?
Saitama had 38,093 general hospital beds (acute and standard inpatient care) on 1 October 2023, which is 519.6 per 100,000 people, 2nd 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 Saitama?
Saitama had 2,351 beds in general clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 32.1 per 100,000 people, 9th 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 Saitama?
Saitama had 11,299 full-time-equivalent doctors working in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 154.1 per 100,000 people, the 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 Saitama?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Saitama was 81.44 years in 2020, 24th 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 Saitama?
The number of further years men aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Saitama was 19.79 years in 2020, 17th 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 Saitama?
The number of further years men aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Saitama was 12.37 years in 2020, tied for 14th lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 12.47 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow long do women live in Saitama?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Saitama was 87.31 years in 2020, 9th 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 Saitama?
The number of further years women aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Saitama 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 Saitama?
The number of further years women aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Saitama was 15.92 years in 2020, tied for 13th lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 16.12 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow Saitama compares with other prefectures
Doctors per 100,000 people (2022)
Saitama ranks 47 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)
Saitama ranks 24 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Shizuoka | 81.59 years |
| 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 |
Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) (2020)
Saitama ranks 39 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Osaka | 87.37 years |
| 37 | Wakayama | 87.36 years |
| 38 | Ehime | 87.34 years |
| 39 | Saitama | 87.31 years |
| 40 | Gunma | 87.18 years |
| 41 | Akita | 87.10 years |
| 42 | Hokkaido | 87.08 years |
Hospitals per 100,000 people (2023)
Saitama ranks 42 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; includes psychiatric hospitals
| Rank | Region | Hospitals per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Mie | 5.4 |
| 40 | Gifu | 4.9 |
| 41 | Shizuoka | 4.8 |
| 42 | Saitama | 4.7 |
| 43 | Chiba | 4.6 |
| 44 | Tokyo | 4.5 |
| 45 | Aichi | 4.2 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2023)
Saitama ranks 46 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; all hospital bed types
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Gifu | 983.9 |
| 42 | Shiga | 976.1 |
| 43 | Chiba | 957.2 |
| 44 | Tokyo | 890.7 |
| 45 | Aichi | 872.4 |
| 46 | Saitama | 858.6 |
| 47 | Kanagawa | 792.7 |
Hospital doctors (full-time equivalent) per 100,000 people (2023)
Saitama ranks 47 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)
Saitama ranks 31 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Aichi | 19.87 years |
| 29 | Tokushima | 19.83 years |
| 30 | Tottori | 19.80 years |
| 31 | Saitama | 19.79 years |
| 32 | Fukuoka | 19.78 years |
| 33 | Ehime | 19.77 years |
| 34 | Niigata | 19.73 years |
Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) (2020)
Saitama ranks 36 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Ehime | 24.62 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 |
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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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