Health in Yamagata, Japan: official figures
The number of doctors working in medical facilities per 100,000 people in Yamagata was 239.6 in 2022, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
How many dentists are there in Yamagata?
The number of dentists per 100,000 people in Yamagata was 65.1 in 2022, 12th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many nurses are there in Yamagata?
The number of nurses and assistant nurses per 100,000 people in Yamagata was 1,060.2 in 2022, 21st lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Yamagata?
The number of general hospitals per 100,000 people in Yamagata was 5.1 in 2023, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospital beds are there in Yamagata?
The number of general hospital beds per 100,000 people in Yamagata was 1,041.6 in 2023, 17th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many clinics are there in Yamagata?
The number of general clinics per 100,000 people in Yamagata was 85.9 in 2023, 24th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of men in Yamagata?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Yamagata was 81.39 years in 2020, 22nd lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the life expectancy of women in Yamagata?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Yamagata was 87.38 years in 2020, 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the cancer death rate in Yamagata?
The death rate from cancer per 100,000 people in Yamagata was 366.8 in 2023, 11th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the heart disease death rate in Yamagata?
The death rate from heart disease per 100,000 people in Yamagata was 256.7 in 2023, 6th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the stroke death rate in Yamagata?
The death rate from stroke and other cerebrovascular disease per 100,000 people in Yamagata was 126.8 in 2023, 5th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyWhat is the infant mortality rate in Yamagata?
The infant mortality rate (deaths under one year per 1,000 births) in Yamagata was 2.3 in 2023, tied for 8th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow long do patients stay in hospital in Yamagata?
The average length of stay in general hospitals in Yamagata was 21.5 days in 2023, tied for 13th lowest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow full are hospitals in Yamagata?
The general hospital bed occupancy rate in Yamagata 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 Yamagata?
National medical expenditure per person in Yamagata was 381,000 yen in 2022, 24th highest of 47 prefectures.
Source: Statistics Bureau of Japan, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications · saved copyHow many hospitals are there in Yamagata?
Yamagata had 66 hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 6.4 per 100,000 people, tied for 19th 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 Yamagata?
Yamagata had 14 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 Yamagata?
Yamagata had 881 general clinics (doctors' clinics, with and without beds) on 1 October 2023, which is 85.9 per 100,000 people, 24th 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 Yamagata?
Yamagata had 46 clinics with inpatient beds on 1 October 2023, which is 4.5 per 100,000 people, 22nd 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 Yamagata?
Yamagata had 453 dental clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 44.2 per 100,000 people, tied for 8th 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 Yamagata?
Yamagata had 13,593 hospital beds (all types) on 1 October 2023, which is 1,324.9 per 100,000 people, 22nd 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 Yamagata?
Yamagata had 3,420 psychiatric beds in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 333.3 per 100,000 people, tied for 19th 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 Yamagata?
Yamagata had 2,117 long-term care beds in hospitals (for patients needing long stays) on 1 October 2023, which is 206.3 per 100,000 people, 20th 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 Yamagata?
Yamagata had 8,040 general hospital beds (acute and standard inpatient care) on 1 October 2023, which is 783.6 per 100,000 people, 20th 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 Yamagata?
Yamagata had 449 beds in general clinics on 1 October 2023, which is 43.8 per 100,000 people, 15th 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 Yamagata?
Yamagata had 1,784 full-time-equivalent doctors working in hospitals on 1 October 2023, which is 173.9 per 100,000 people, 6th 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 Yamagata?
Life expectancy at birth for men in Yamagata was 81.39 years in 2020, 22nd lowest 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 Yamagata?
The number of further years men aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Yamagata 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 Yamagata?
The number of further years men aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Yamagata 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 Yamagata?
Life expectancy at birth for women in Yamagata was 87.38 years in 2020, 13th 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 Yamagata?
The number of further years women aged 65 can expect to live (life expectancy at 65) in Yamagata was 24.65 years in 2020, 17th 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 Yamagata?
The number of further years women aged 75 can expect to live (life expectancy at 75) in Yamagata was 15.90 years in 2020, 11th lowest of 47 prefectures. Japan overall: 16.12 years.
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan · saved copyHow Yamagata compares with other prefectures
Doctors per 100,000 people (2022)
Yamagata ranks 35 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Doctors per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Tochigi | 248.4 |
| 33 | Shiga | 242.2 |
| 34 | Mie | 241.2 |
| 35 | Yamagata | 239.6 |
| 36 | Aichi | 234.7 |
| 37 | Gunma | 233.4 |
| 38 | Gifu | 231.5 |
Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) (2020)
Yamagata ranks 26 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, men (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 28 | Tottori | 81.34 years |
| 29 | Niigata | 81.29 years |
Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) (2020)
Yamagata ranks 35 of 47, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at birth, women (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Yamaguchi | 87.43 years |
| 33 | Tokushima | 87.42 years |
| 34 | Nagasaki | 87.41 years |
| 35 | Yamagata | 87.38 years |
| 36 | Osaka | 87.37 years |
| 37 | Wakayama | 87.36 years |
| 38 | Ehime | 87.34 years |
Hospitals per 100,000 people (2023)
Yamagata ranks 28 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; includes psychiatric hospitals
| Rank | Region | Hospitals per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Akita | 7.0 |
| 26 | Fukushima | 6.9 |
| 27 | Gunma | 6.7 |
| 28 | Yamagata | 6.4 |
| 29 | Hyogo | 6.4 |
| 30 | Kyoto | 6.3 |
| 31 | Ibaraki | 6.1 |
Hospital beds per 100,000 people (2023)
Yamagata ranks 26 of 47, highest first. Survey of Medical Institutions, 1 October 2023; all hospital bed types
| Rank | Region | Hospital beds per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Fukui | 1,350.9 |
| 24 | Fukushima | 1,349.4 |
| 25 | Hiroshima | 1,346.5 |
| 26 | Yamagata | 1,324.9 |
| 27 | Yamanashi | 1,320.5 |
| 28 | Okinawa | 1,271.1 |
| 29 | Kyoto | 1,253.5 |
Hospital doctors (full-time equivalent) per 100,000 people (2023)
Yamagata ranks 42 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Mie | 179.4 |
| 40 | Kanagawa | 177.5 |
| 41 | Aichi | 174.9 |
| 42 | Yamagata | 173.9 |
| 43 | Shizuoka | 172.1 |
| 44 | Gifu | 169.9 |
| 45 | Niigata | 168.0 |
Life expectancy at age 65, men (years) (2020)
Yamagata ranks 19 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, men (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 |
| 22 | Mie | 19.96 years |
Life expectancy at age 65, women (years) (2020)
Yamagata ranks 31 of 47, highest first. MHLW prefectural life table 2020
| Rank | Region | Life expectancy at age 65, women (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 |
| 34 | Aichi | 24.58 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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