Health in Tokyo, Japan: official figures
The number of doctors working in medical facilities per 100,000 people in Tokyo was 324.6 in 2022, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
How many dentists are there in Tokyo?
The number of dentists per 100,000 people in Tokyo was 116.1 in 2022, the highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many nurses are there in Tokyo?
The number of nurses and assistant nurses per 100,000 people in Tokyo was 792.2 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 Tokyo?
The number of general hospitals per 100,000 people in Tokyo was 4.2 in 2023, tied for 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Tokyo?
The number of general hospital beds per 100,000 people in Tokyo was 803.2 in 2023, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many clinics are there in Tokyo?
The number of general clinics per 100,000 people in Tokyo was 105.7 in 2023, 3rd highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men in Tokyo?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Tokyo was 81.77 years in 2020, tied for 13th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of women in Tokyo?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Tokyo was 87.86 years in 2020, 17th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the cancer death rate in Tokyo?
The death rate from cancer per 100,000 people in Tokyo was 254.9 in 2023, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the heart disease death rate in Tokyo?
The death rate from heart disease per 100,000 people in Tokyo was 150.1 in 2023, 4th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the stroke death rate in Tokyo?
The death rate from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease per 100,000 people in Tokyo was 64.8 in 2023, 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Tokyo?
The infant mortality rate (deaths under one year per 1,000 births) in Tokyo 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 Tokyo?
The average length of stay in general hospitals in Tokyo was 18.6 days in 2023, tied for 2nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow full are hospitals in Tokyo?
The general hospital bed occupancy rate in Tokyo was 72.1% in 2023, 14th 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 Tokyo?
National medical expenditure per person in Tokyo was 344,000 yen in 2022, 7th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Tokyo?
Tokyo had 637 hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 4.5 per 100,000 people, 4th 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 Tokyo?
Tokyo had 49 psychiatric hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 0.3 per 100,000 people, tied for the 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 Tokyo?
Tokyo had 14,894 general clinics (doctors' clinics, with and without beds) on 1 October 2023, which is 105.7 per 100,000 people, 3rd 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 Tokyo?
Tokyo had 302 clinics with inpatient beds on 1 October 2023, which is 2.1 per 100,000 people, tied for 3rd 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 Tokyo?
Tokyo had 10,608 dental clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 75.3 per 100,000 people, the 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 Tokyo?
Tokyo had 125,457 hospital beds (all types) on 1 October 2023, which is 890.7 per 100,000 people, 4th 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 Tokyo?
Tokyo had 20,665 psychiatric beds in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 146.7 per 100,000 people, 2nd 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 Tokyo?
Tokyo had 21,864 long-term care beds in hospitals (for patients needing long stays) on 1 October 2023, which is 155.2 per 100,000 people, 7th 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 Tokyo?
Tokyo had 82,361 general hospital beds (acute and standard inpatient care) on 1 October 2023, which is 584.7 per 100,000 people, 5th 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 Tokyo?
Tokyo had 3,329 beds in general clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 23.6 per 100,000 people, tied for 3rd 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 Tokyo?
Tokyo had 33,238 full-time-equivalent doctors working in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 236.0 per 100,000 people, 13th 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 Tokyo?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Tokyo was 81.77 years in 2020, tied for 13th 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 Tokyo?
The number of further years men aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Tokyo was 19.89 years in 2020, 21st 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 Tokyo?
The number of further years men aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Tokyo was 12.56 years in 2020, 17th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 12.47 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow long do women live in Tokyo?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Tokyo was 87.86 years in 2020, 17th 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 Tokyo?
The number of further years women aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Tokyo was 24.93 years in 2020, 17th 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 Tokyo?
The number of further years women aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Tokyo was 16.33 years in 2020, tied for 11th highest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 16.12 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow Tokyo compares with other prefectures
Doctors per 100,000 people (2022)
Tokyo ranks 5 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Kochi | 335.2 |
| 3 | Kyoto | 334.3 |
| 4 | Nagasaki | 327.6 |
| 5 | Tokyo | 324.6 |
| 6 | Okayama | 324.0 |
| 7 | Wakayama | 320.9 |
| 8 | Tottori | 319.9 |
Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) (2020)
Tokyo ranks 13 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Gifu | 81.90 years |
| 11 | Okayama | 81.90 years |
| 12 | Oita | 81.88 years |
| 13 | Tokyo | 81.77 years |
| 14 | Aichi | 81.77 years |
| 15 | Toyama | 81.74 years |
| 16 | Hyogo | 81.72 years |
Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) (2020)
Tokyo ranks 17 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Hyogo | 87.90 years |
| 15 | Kanagawa | 87.89 years |
| 16 | Okinawa | 87.88 years |
| 17 | Tokyo | 87.86 years |
| 18 | Fukui | 87.84 years |
| 19 | Kochi | 87.84 years |
| 20 | Saga | 87.78 years |
Hospitals per 100,000 people (2023)
Tokyo ranks 44 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)
Tokyo ranks 44 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)
Tokyo ranks 13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Kumamoto | 246.5 |
| 11 | Kyoto | 244.6 |
| 12 | Oita | 237.5 |
| 13 | Tokyo | 236.0 |
| 14 | Toyama | 235.6 |
| 15 | Saga | 235.5 |
| 16 | Kagawa | 234.5 |
Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) (2020)
Tokyo ranks 27 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Saga | 19.94 years |
| 25 | Kagoshima | 19.94 years |
| 26 | Toyama | 19.93 years |
| 27 | Tokyo | 19.89 years |
| 28 | Aichi | 19.87 years |
| 29 | Tokushima | 19.83 years |
| 30 | Tottori | 19.80 years |
Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) (2020)
Tokyo ranks 17 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Kanagawa | 24.99 years |
| 15 | Ishikawa | 24.96 years |
| 16 | Hyogo | 24.95 years |
| 17 | Tokyo | 24.93 years |
| 18 | Toyama | 24.92 years |
| 19 | Fukui | 24.91 years |
| 20 | Fukuoka | 24.91 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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