Health in Shizuoka, Japan: official figures
The number of doctors working in medical facilities per 100,000 people in Shizuoka was 230.1 in 2022, 9th lowest of 47 prefectures.
How many dentists are there in Shizuoka?
The number of dentists per 100,000 people in Shizuoka was 64.5 in 2022, 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many nurses are there in Shizuoka?
The number of nurses and assistant nurses per 100,000 people in Shizuoka was 870.8 in 2022, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The number of general hospitals per 100,000 people in Shizuoka was 3.9 in 2023, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The number of general hospital beds per 100,000 people in Shizuoka was 845.9 in 2023, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The number of general clinics per 100,000 people in Shizuoka was 76.6 in 2023, 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men in Shizuoka?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Shizuoka was 81.59 years in 2020, 21st highest of 47 prefectures.
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Life expectancy at birth for women in Shizuoka was 87.48 years in 2020, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the cancer death rate in Shizuoka?
The death rate from cancer per 100,000 people in Shizuoka was 319.9 in 2023, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the heart disease death rate in Shizuoka?
The death rate from heart disease per 100,000 people in Shizuoka was 190.0 in 2023, 10th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the stroke death rate in Shizuoka?
The death rate from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease per 100,000 people in Shizuoka was 109.7 in 2023, 16th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Shizuoka?
The infant mortality rate (deaths under one year per 1,000 births) in Shizuoka was 1.6 in 2023, tied for 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The average length of stay in general hospitals in Shizuoka was 21.2 days in 2023, 11th lowest of 47 prefectures.
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The general hospital bed occupancy rate in Shizuoka was 74.2% in 2023, 21st 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 Shizuoka?
National medical expenditure per person in Shizuoka was 352,000 yen in 2022, 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Shizuoka?
Shizuoka had 170 hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 4.8 per 100,000 people, 7th 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 Shizuoka?
Shizuoka had 31 psychiatric hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 0.9 per 100,000 people, tied for 17th 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 Shizuoka?
Shizuoka had 2,724 general clinics (doctors' clinics, with and without beds) on 1 October 2023, which is 76.6 per 100,000 people, 11th lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 104,894 (84.4 per 100,000 people).
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Shizuoka had 148 clinics with inpatient beds on 1 October 2023, which is 4.2 per 100,000 people, tied for 19th 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 Shizuoka?
Shizuoka had 1,714 dental clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 48.2 per 100,000 people, 20th 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 Shizuoka?
Shizuoka had 36,026 hospital beds (all types) on 1 October 2023, which is 1,013.4 per 100,000 people, 8th lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 1,481,183 (1,191.1 per 100,000 people).
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Shizuoka had 6,412 psychiatric beds in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 180.4 per 100,000 people, 5th 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 Shizuoka?
Shizuoka had 8,571 long-term care beds in hospitals (for patients needing long stays) on 1 October 2023, which is 241.1 per 100,000 people, 19th 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 Shizuoka?
Shizuoka had 20,903 general hospital beds (acute and standard inpatient care) on 1 October 2023, which is 588.0 per 100,000 people, 6th 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 Shizuoka?
Shizuoka had 1,550 beds in general clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 43.6 per 100,000 people, 14th 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 Shizuoka?
Shizuoka had 6,117 full-time-equivalent doctors working in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 172.1 per 100,000 people, 5th 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 Shizuoka?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Shizuoka was 81.59 years in 2020, 21st 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 Shizuoka?
The number of further years men aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Shizuoka was 19.98 years in 2020, tied for 19th 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 Shizuoka?
The number of further years men aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Shizuoka was 12.48 years in 2020, 21st highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 12.47 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow long do women live in Shizuoka?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Shizuoka was 87.48 years in 2020, 17th 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 Shizuoka?
The number of further years women aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Shizuoka was 24.69 years in 2020, 18th 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 Shizuoka?
The number of further years women aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Shizuoka was 16.01 years in 2020, tied for 16th lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 16.12 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow Shizuoka compares with other prefectures
Doctors per 100,000 people (2022)
Shizuoka ranks 39 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Aichi | 234.7 |
| 37 | Gunma | 233.4 |
| 38 | Gifu | 231.5 |
| 39 | Shizuoka | 230.1 |
| 40 | Kanagawa | 223.0 |
| 41 | Aomori | 220.2 |
| 42 | Fukushima | 218.7 |
Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) (2020)
Shizuoka ranks 21 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 24 | Saitama | 81.44 years |
Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) (2020)
Shizuoka ranks 31 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Miyagi | 87.51 years |
| 29 | Gifu | 87.51 years |
| 30 | Chiba | 87.50 years |
| 31 | Shizuoka | 87.48 years |
| 32 | Yamaguchi | 87.43 years |
| 33 | Tokushima | 87.42 years |
| 34 | Nagasaki | 87.41 years |
Hospitals per 100,000 people (2023)
Shizuoka ranks 41 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; includes psychiatric hospitals
| Rank | Region | Hospitals per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Niigata | 5.6 |
| 39 | Mie | 5.4 |
| 40 | Gifu | 4.9 |
| 41 | Shizuoka | 4.8 |
| 42 | Saitama | 4.7 |
| 43 | Chiba | 4.6 |
| 44 | Tokyo | 4.5 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2023)
Shizuoka ranks 40 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; all hospital bed types
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Tochigi | 1,104.1 |
| 38 | Miyagi | 1,080.8 |
| 39 | Ibaraki | 1,074.0 |
| 40 | Shizuoka | 1,013.4 |
| 41 | Gifu | 983.9 |
| 42 | Shiga | 976.1 |
| 43 | Chiba | 957.2 |
Hospital doctors (full-time equivalent) per 100,000 people (2023)
Shizuoka ranks 43 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Kanagawa | 177.5 |
| 41 | Aichi | 174.9 |
| 42 | Yamagata | 173.9 |
| 43 | Shizuoka | 172.1 |
| 44 | Gifu | 169.9 |
| 45 | Niigata | 168.0 |
| 46 | Ibaraki | 167.5 |
Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) (2020)
Shizuoka ranks 20 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, men (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 |
| 22 | Mie | 19.96 years |
| 23 | Chiba | 19.95 years |
Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) (2020)
Shizuoka ranks 30 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Nagasaki | 24.72 years |
| 28 | Miyagi | 24.71 years |
| 29 | Yamaguchi | 24.70 years |
| 30 | Shizuoka | 24.69 years |
| 31 | Yamagata | 24.65 years |
| 32 | Gifu | 24.62 years |
| 33 | Ehime | 24.62 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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