Health in Shimane, Japan: official figures
The number of doctors working in medical facilities per 100,000 people in Shimane was 307.6 in 2022, 10th highest of 47 prefectures.
How many dentists are there in Shimane?
The number of dentists per 100,000 people in Shimane was 57.1 in 2022, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many nurses are there in Shimane?
The number of nurses and assistant nurses per 100,000 people in Shimane was 1,293.6 in 2022, 12th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Shimane?
The number of general hospitals per 100,000 people in Shimane was 5.7 in 2023, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Shimane?
The number of general hospital beds per 100,000 people in Shimane was 1,200.5 in 2023, 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many clinics are there in Shimane?
The number of general clinics per 100,000 people in Shimane was 106.0 in 2023, 2nd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men in Shimane?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Shimane was 81.63 years in 2020, 20th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of women in Shimane?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Shimane was 88.21 years in 2020, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the cancer death rate in Shimane?
The death rate from cancer per 100,000 people in Shimane was 383.4 in 2023, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the heart disease death rate in Shimane?
The death rate from heart disease per 100,000 people in Shimane was 219.5 in 2023, 18th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the stroke death rate in Shimane?
The death rate from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease per 100,000 people in Shimane was 121.9 in 2023, 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Shimane?
The infant mortality rate (deaths under one year per 1,000 births) in Shimane was 2.4 in 2023, tied for 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow long do patients stay in hospital in Shimane?
The average length of stay in general hospitals in Shimane was 21.1 days in 2023, 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow full are hospitals in Shimane?
The general hospital bed occupancy rate in Shimane was 75.4% in 2023, tied for 18th 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 Shimane?
National medical expenditure per person in Shimane was 413,000 yen in 2022, 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Shimane?
Shimane had 46 hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 7.1 per 100,000 people, 24th 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 Shimane?
Shimane had 9 psychiatric hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 1.4 per 100,000 people, tied for 12th 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 Shimane?
Shimane had 689 general clinics (doctors' clinics, with and without beds) on 1 October 2023, which is 106.0 per 100,000 people, 2nd 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 Shimane?
Shimane had 37 clinics with inpatient beds on 1 October 2023, which is 5.7 per 100,000 people, tied for 20th 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 Shimane?
Shimane had 251 dental clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 38.6 per 100,000 people, tied for the 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 Shimane?
Shimane had 9,686 hospital beds (all types) on 1 October 2023, which is 1,490.2 per 100,000 people, 16th 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 Shimane?
Shimane had 2,231 psychiatric beds in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 343.2 per 100,000 people, 16th 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 Shimane?
Shimane had 1,735 long-term care beds in hospitals (for patients needing long stays) on 1 October 2023, which is 266.9 per 100,000 people, 15th 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 Shimane?
Shimane had 5,680 general hospital beds (acute and standard inpatient care) on 1 October 2023, which is 873.8 per 100,000 people, 16th 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 Shimane?
Shimane had 381 beds in general clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 58.6 per 100,000 people, 23rd 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 Shimane?
Shimane had 1,438 full-time-equivalent doctors working in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 221.2 per 100,000 people, 22nd 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 Shimane?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Shimane was 81.63 years in 2020, 20th 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 Shimane?
The number of further years men aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Shimane was 20.01 years in 2020, 18th 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 Shimane?
The number of further years men aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Shimane was 12.58 years in 2020, 15th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 12.47 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow long do women live in Shimane?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Shimane was 88.21 years in 2020, 6th 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 Shimane?
The number of further years women aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Shimane was 25.30 years in 2020, 3rd 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 Shimane?
The number of further years women aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Shimane was 16.51 years in 2020, tied for 5th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 16.12 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow Shimane compares with other prefectures
Doctors per 100,000 people (2022)
Shimane ranks 10 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Wakayama | 320.9 |
| 8 | Tottori | 319.9 |
| 9 | Fukuoka | 312.1 |
| 10 | Shimane | 307.6 |
| 11 | Kumamoto | 302.2 |
| 12 | Oita | 297.9 |
| 13 | Saga | 293.6 |
Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) (2020)
Shimane ranks 20 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Yamanashi | 81.71 years |
| 18 | Miyagi | 81.70 years |
| 19 | Mie | 81.68 years |
| 20 | Shimane | 81.63 years |
| 21 | Shizuoka | 81.59 years |
| 22 | Kagawa | 81.56 years |
| 23 | Chiba | 81.45 years |
Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) (2020)
Shimane ranks 6 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 8 | Ishikawa | 88.11 years |
| 9 | Oita | 87.99 years |
Hospitals per 100,000 people (2023)
Shimane ranks 24 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; includes psychiatric hospitals
| Rank | Region | Hospitals per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Iwate | 7.8 |
| 22 | Aomori | 7.5 |
| 23 | Yamanashi | 7.5 |
| 24 | Shimane | 7.1 |
| 25 | Akita | 7.0 |
| 26 | Fukushima | 6.9 |
| 27 | Gunma | 6.7 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2023)
Shimane ranks 16 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; all hospital bed types
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Akita | 1,521.6 |
| 14 | Kagawa | 1,508.0 |
| 15 | Tottori | 1,502.4 |
| 16 | Shimane | 1,490.2 |
| 17 | Ishikawa | 1,475.1 |
| 18 | Toyama | 1,454.6 |
| 19 | Okayama | 1,444.0 |
Hospital doctors (full-time equivalent) per 100,000 people (2023)
Shimane ranks 22 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Ehime | 230.4 |
| 20 | Ishikawa | 229.0 |
| 21 | Osaka | 222.3 |
| 22 | Shimane | 221.2 |
| 23 | Hyogo | 219.0 |
| 24 | Tottori | 216.6 |
| 25 | Akita | 210.4 |
Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) (2020)
Shimane ranks 18 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Okinawa | 20.07 years |
| 16 | Hyogo | 20.06 years |
| 17 | Kagawa | 20.04 years |
| 18 | Shimane | 20.01 years |
| 19 | Yamagata | 19.98 years |
| 20 | Shizuoka | 19.98 years |
| 21 | Miyazaki | 19.97 years |
Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) (2020)
Shimane ranks 3 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Okinawa | 25.44 years |
| 2 | Nagano | 25.37 years |
| 3 | Shimane | 25.30 years |
| 4 | Okayama | 25.27 years |
| 5 | Kumamoto | 25.26 years |
| 6 | Kyoto | 25.18 years |
| 7 | Shiga | 25.14 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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