Health in Shiga, Japan: official figures
The number of doctors working in medical facilities per 100,000 people in Shiga was 242.2 in 2022, 15th lowest of 47 prefectures.
How many dentists are there in Shiga?
The number of dentists per 100,000 people in Shiga was 57.3 in 2022, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many nurses are there in Shiga?
The number of nurses and assistant nurses per 100,000 people in Shiga was 889.4 in 2022, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Shiga?
The number of general hospitals per 100,000 people in Shiga was 3.6 in 2023, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Shiga?
The number of general hospital beds per 100,000 people in Shiga was 854.4 in 2023, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many clinics are there in Shiga?
The number of general clinics per 100,000 people in Shiga was 81.2 in 2023, 20th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men in Shiga?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Shiga was 82.73 years in 2020, the highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of women in Shiga?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Shiga was 88.26 years in 2020, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the cancer death rate in Shiga?
The death rate from cancer per 100,000 people in Shiga was 269.0 in 2023, 3rd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the heart disease death rate in Shiga?
The death rate from heart disease per 100,000 people in Shiga was 166.6 in 2023, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the stroke death rate in Shiga?
The death rate from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease per 100,000 people in Shiga was 62.7 in 2023, the lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Shiga?
The infant mortality rate (deaths under one year per 1,000 births) in Shiga was 1.7 in 2023, tied for 18th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow long do patients stay in hospital in Shiga?
The average length of stay in general hospitals in Shiga was 20.0 days in 2023, 6th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow full are hospitals in Shiga?
The general hospital bed occupancy rate in Shiga was 74.1% in 2023, 20th 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 Shiga?
National medical expenditure per person in Shiga was 339,000 yen in 2022, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Shiga?
Shiga had 58 hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 4.1 per 100,000 people, 2nd 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 Shiga?
Shiga had 7 psychiatric hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 0.5 per 100,000 people, tied for 5th 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 Shiga?
Shiga had 1,143 general clinics (doctors' clinics, with and without beds) on 1 October 2023, which is 81.2 per 100,000 people, 20th 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 Shiga?
Shiga had 33 clinics with inpatient beds on 1 October 2023, which is 2.3 per 100,000 people, 6th 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 Shiga?
Shiga had 561 dental clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 39.9 per 100,000 people, 3rd 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 Shiga?
Shiga had 13,734 hospital beds (all types) on 1 October 2023, which is 976.1 per 100,000 people, 6th 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 Shiga?
Shiga had 2,261 psychiatric beds in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 160.7 per 100,000 people, 3rd 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 Shiga?
Shiga had 2,426 long-term care beds in hospitals (for patients needing long stays) on 1 October 2023, which is 172.4 per 100,000 people, 11th 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 Shiga?
Shiga had 8,950 general hospital beds (acute and standard inpatient care) on 1 October 2023, which is 636.1 per 100,000 people, 9th 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 Shiga?
Shiga had 424 beds in general clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 30.1 per 100,000 people, 8th 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 Shiga?
Shiga had 2,786 full-time-equivalent doctors working in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 198.0 per 100,000 people, 16th 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 Shiga?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Shiga was 82.73 years in 2020, the 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 Shiga?
The number of further years men aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Shiga was 20.68 years in 2020, 2nd 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 Shiga?
The number of further years men aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Shiga was 12.91 years in 2020, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 12.47 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow long do women live in Shiga?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Shiga was 88.26 years in 2020, 2nd 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 Shiga?
The number of further years women aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Shiga was 25.14 years in 2020, tied for 7th 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 Shiga?
The number of further years women aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Shiga was 16.32 years in 2020, tied for 13th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 16.12 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow Shiga compares with other prefectures
Doctors per 100,000 people (2022)
Shiga ranks 33 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Akita | 249.8 |
| 31 | Nagano | 249.8 |
| 32 | Tochigi | 248.4 |
| 33 | Shiga | 242.2 |
| 34 | Mie | 241.2 |
| 35 | Yamagata | 239.6 |
| 36 | Aichi | 234.7 |
Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) (2020)
Shiga ranks 1 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shiga | 82.73 years |
| 2 | Nagano | 82.68 years |
| 3 | Nara | 82.40 years |
| 4 | Kyoto | 82.24 years |
| 5 | Kanagawa | 82.04 years |
| 6 | Ishikawa | 82.00 years |
| 7 | Fukui | 81.98 years |
Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) (2020)
Shiga ranks 2 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Okayama | 88.29 years |
| 2 | Shiga | 88.26 years |
| 3 | Kyoto | 88.25 years |
| 4 | Nagano | 88.23 years |
| 5 | Kumamoto | 88.22 years |
| 6 | Shimane | 88.21 years |
| 7 | Hiroshima | 88.16 years |
Hospitals per 100,000 people (2023)
Shiga ranks 46 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; includes psychiatric hospitals
| Rank | Region | Hospitals per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Shizuoka | 4.8 |
| 42 | Saitama | 4.7 |
| 43 | Chiba | 4.6 |
| 44 | Tokyo | 4.5 |
| 45 | Aichi | 4.2 |
| 46 | Shiga | 4.1 |
| 47 | Kanagawa | 3.6 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2023)
Shiga ranks 42 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; all hospital bed types
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Ibaraki | 1,074.0 |
| 40 | Shizuoka | 1,013.4 |
| 41 | Gifu | 983.9 |
| 42 | Shiga | 976.1 |
| 43 | Chiba | 957.2 |
| 44 | Tokyo | 890.7 |
| 45 | Aichi | 872.4 |
Hospital doctors (full-time equivalent) per 100,000 people (2023)
Shiga ranks 32 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Okinawa | 203.1 |
| 30 | Miyagi | 202.8 |
| 31 | Miyazaki | 202.2 |
| 32 | Shiga | 198.0 |
| 33 | Gunma | 196.0 |
| 34 | Hiroshima | 194.6 |
| 35 | Fukushima | 193.8 |
Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) (2020)
Shiga ranks 2 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nagano | 20.86 years |
| 2 | Shiga | 20.68 years |
| 3 | Nara | 20.53 years |
| 4 | Kumamoto | 20.45 years |
| 5 | Kyoto | 20.39 years |
| 6 | Hiroshima | 20.28 years |
| 7 | Kanagawa | 20.23 years |
Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) (2020)
Shiga ranks 7 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Okayama | 25.27 years |
| 5 | Kumamoto | 25.26 years |
| 6 | Kyoto | 25.18 years |
| 7 | Shiga | 25.14 years |
| 8 | Hiroshima | 25.14 years |
| 9 | Kochi | 25.14 years |
| 10 | Nara | 25.11 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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