Japan—Nurses & Midwives (per 1,000)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #9 of 176Updated April 2026
Latest Value
13
2022
YoY Change
+5.1%
2020 → 2022
Global Rank
#9
of 176 countries
Maximum
13
2022
Minimum
8.6
2002
CAGR
+1.9%
12 years
Last
13
Previous
12.3
Highest
13
Lowest
8.6
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Japan's nurses & midwives (per 1,000) was 13 in 2022, ranking #9 out of 176 countries. This represents a +5.1% change from 2020. Over the past 12 years, the highest recorded value was 13 (2022) and the lowest was 8.6 (2002). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13 | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 12.3 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 12 | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 11.6 | +3.5% |
| 2014 | 11.2 | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 10.7 | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 10.3 | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 9.8 | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 9.3 | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 9 | +4.2% |
| 2002 | 8.6 | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 8.7 |
Top Countries — Nurses & Midwives (per 1,000)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 18.8 | 2022 |
| 2 | Norway | 16.5 | 2023 |
| 3 | Iceland | 15.9 | 2023 |
| 4 | Ireland | 14.8 | 2023 |
| 5 | Finland | 14 | 2021 |
| 6 | Luxembourg | 13.7 | 2023 |
| 7 | Australia | 13.4 | 2022 |
| 8 | United States | 13.4 | 2022 |
| 9 | Japan | 13 | 2022 |
| 10 | Belgium | 12.9 | 2021 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Nurses and midwives include professional nurses, professional midwives, auxiliary nurses, auxiliary midwives, enrolled nurses, enrolled midwives and other associated personnel, such as dental nurses and primary care nurses.
Methodology
Data compiled by Global Health Workforce Statistics, World Health Organization (WHO).