Livability Report
NagasakiLivability Score
Nagasaki·Pop. 409,118
5-axis livability scores for Nagasaki, Nagasaki based on Japanese government open data. Safety, cost, convenience, welfare, and economy.
Published: Mar 8, 2026·Updated: Mar 9, 2026
Overall Score
64.3
51.8
54.8
63.8
42* These scores are based on statistical analysis of public data and do not represent a definitive assessment of any area. Actual livability varies depending on individual values and lifestyle.
5-Axis Score Breakdown
Safety64.3/100Cost51.8/100Convenience54.8/100Welfare63.8/100Economy42/100Basic Information
Population
409,118
Prefecture
Nagasaki
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
Nagasaki has a rich international history — how safe is it?
Yuki
What are the specific crime rate numbers?
Kai
Nagasaki's crime rate is 2.99 per 1,000 residents, resulting in a strong safety score of 64.1. For a prefectural capital of about 410,000 people, this low crime rate is noteworthy. Despite its international history dating back to the Dejima trading post, the close-knit hillside communities contribute to strong public safety. The tram-centered living areas offer good visibility and a sense of security.
Cost of Living
Alex
How much does it cost to live in Nagasaki?
Yuki
What are the land price and rent levels?
Kai
Nagasaki's average land price is 135,850 yen per square meter, with average rent at 45,682 yen, giving a cost score of 52.0. The hilly terrain means flat, convenient areas command premium land prices. Rent at about 45,700 yen is relatively moderate. The thriving fishing industry provides fresh seafood, and local specialties like champon noodles are affordable everyday fare.
Convenience
Alex
Nagasaki is known as the 'city of hills' — how convenient is daily life?
Yuki
Public transit usage must be high given the terrain.
Kai
Nagasaki's convenience score is 53.7. Public transit usage is 27.6%, with the streetcar system serving as residents' primary transportation. The hilly terrain limits bicycle use, but tram and bus networks have developed extensively to compensate. Retail density is 8.29 per 1,000 residents and restaurants are at 5.12 per 1,000. The Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen has improved long-distance access.
Welfare
Alex
How is Nagasaki's healthcare system?
Yuki
What are the specific facility numbers and density?
Kai
Nagasaki has 43 hospitals and 504 clinics, with a combined medical facility density of 13.37 per 10,000 residents. The welfare score is a strong 61.2. Clinic density at 12.32 per 10,000 is remarkably high, ensuring excellent primary care access. There are 122 schools at 0.30 per 1,000 residents. Nagasaki University's medical faculty anchors a strong healthcare research cluster.
Economy
Alex
Nagasaki is associated with shipbuilding — how does the economy look now?
Yuki
What about population trends and income levels?
Kai
Nagasaki's economy score is 43.4. Taxable income per capita is about 3.12 million yen, with a net migration rate of -0.44% — an annual net loss of 1,794 people. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' Nagasaki Shipyard remains a key industrial anchor, alongside tourism and fisheries. The Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen opening and increasing cruise ship arrivals hold potential for generating new tourism demand.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 135,850 |
| avg_rent | 45,682 |
| Clinics | 504 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 12.32 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 2.99 |
| Hospitals | 43 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 1.05 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 13.37 |
| net_migration | -1,794 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.44 |
| Total Population | 409,118 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 27.6 |
| restaurant_count | 2,094 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 5.12 |
| retail_count | 3,392 |
| retail_per_1000 | 8.29 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 122 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.3 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,121,297 |
Data: 2024