Discover the fascinating differences in average sleep hours per night across various countries. This list breaks down global sleep patterns, highlighting which nations prioritize rest and which might be getting less shut-eye. Learn about the cultural, environmental, and lifestyle factors that influence sleep habits worldwide.
How long does it take people to sleep on average? Average Hours of Sleep per Night by country:
🇳🇱 Netherlands: 8.1
🇫🇮 Finland: 8.0
🇦🇺 Australia: 7.9
🇫🇷 France: 7.9
🇳🇿 New Zealand: 7.8
🇬🇧 United Kingdom: 7.8
🇨🇦 Canada: 7.7
🇩🇰 Denmark: 7.7
🇺🇸 United States: 7.6
🇩🇪 Germany: 7.6
🇸🇪 Sweden: 7.6
🇮🇹 Italy: 7.5
🇧🇪 Belgium: 7.5
🇪🇸 Spain: 7.4
🇯🇵 Japan: 7.4
🇰🇷 South Korea: 7.4
🇧🇷 Brazil: 7.3
🇷🇺 Russia: 7.3
🇲🇽 Mexico: 7.2
🇮🇳 India: 7.1
🇨🇳 China: 7.1
🇿🇦 South Africa: 7.0
🇦🇷 Argentina: 6.9
🇮🇩 Indonesia: 6.9
🇵🇭 Philippines: 6.8
🇹🇭 Thailand: 6.8
🇹🇷 Turkey: 6.8
🇸🇬 Singapore: 6.7
🇻🇳 Vietnam: 6.7
🇦🇪 UAE: 6.6
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia: 6.5
🇮🇱 Israel: 6.5
🇮🇷 Iran: 6.4
🇵🇰 Pakistan: 6.4
🇧🇩 Bangladesh: 6.3
🇲🇾 Malaysia: 6.3
🇰🇪 Kenya: 6.2
🇳🇬 Nigeria: 6.2
🇨🇴 Colombia: 6.1
🇵🇪 Peru: 6.0
🇻🇪 Venezuela: 5.9
🇪🇬 Egypt: 5.8
🇱🇧 Lebanon: 5.7
🇸🇾 Syria: 5.6
🇮🇶 Iraq: 5.5
🇱🇾 Libya: 5.4
🇦🇫 Afghanistan: 5.3
🇾🇪 Yemen: 5.2
🇸🇴 Somalia: 5.1
🇸🇩 Sudan: 5.0
Sources:
- OECD: They provide extensive data on health, including sleep patterns, across different member countries.
- WHO: Publishes reports on global health trends, which often include data on sleep as it relates to overall well-being.
- National Sleep Foundation: An organization that frequently conducts surveys and publishes reports on sleep habits in different countries.
- Local Government Health Surveys
- Global Sleep Surveys by Private Companies