SECTION 1:
General Sleep Statistics and Data
Loneliness, anxiety, trouble sleeping among Americans due to COVID-19 as of April 2, 2020
We dream 4 to 6 times every night but forget 95 - 99% our dreams the next day
Non-REM sleep stages account for 80% of our total sleep time while only 20% is REM
During the night, our body temperature drops 1 - 2 degrees as bedtime approaches
Although sleep on the back is the healthiest position, only 8% of adults are back sleepers while 41% prefer to sleep in the fetal position
Only 10% of U.S. adults prioritized sleep. 17% Prioritized hobbies, whereas 27% would focus on work
Percentage of Canadian adults who had select feelings as a result of coronavirus as of March 24, 2020
SECTION 2:
Sleep Deprivation Statistics
Which States Are The Most Sleep-Deprived in 2019?
Hawaii, West Virginia, and Kentucky was the most sleep deprived states in the U.S
Americans sleep 6.8 hours per day on average
Only 49% of the worldwide population agree that they get enough sleep while only 25% considers their sleep to be adequate
Sleep deprivation costs Americans at least $411 million each year
35% of Americans don’t get the recommended seven hours of sleep each night
Detroit gets the least sleep, with a 50.8% prevalence of sleep deprivation. Philadelphia, New York, and Atlanta closely follows.
22% of young adult aged 18 to 29 years old stated that they only go to sleep after midnight (Statista Survey, 2017)
56% of men and 53% of women get enough sleep. About 31% of women and 27% of men get too little sleep. (Statista Survey, 2017)
63% of people older than 60 years get enough sleep, with only 51% of those aged between 30 and 59 reporting similar experiences. Among young individuals, 30% of those between 18 and 29 do not get enough sleep. (Statista Survey, 2017)
54% of people report stress affects their sleep, followed by 40% who agree that the environment plays a significant part too. (Philips; KJT Group, 2019)
Almost 40% of Gen Z gets eight hours of sleep each night. Most baby boomers sleep only 6 hours per night while the silent generation gets about 7 hours of sleep. (YouGov, 2019)
48% of adults find it hard to fall asleep in general. About 10% of older individuals have sleeping troubles due to back pain. 27% of adults had trouble falling asleep or sleeping because of uncomfortable sleeping climate, compared to just 8% of those aged 60 years and older. (Statista Survey, 2017)
While 43% of female find it hard to sleep through the night, only 30% of males report the same. 26% of women have back pain that interferes with their sleep, compared to 22% of men. (Statista Survey, 2017)
It was found that 26% of those aged 18 to 29 years stated that they have trouble unwinding the evening which is the highest among all age group (Statista Survey, 2017)
According to the survey, 34% of those aged 18 to 29 have trouble falling asleep because of back pain, compared to just 10% of those aged 60 years and older (Statista Survey, 2017)
According to the survey 40% of males stated that they don’t have sleeping problems in comparison to 27% of females.
SECTION 3:
Sleep Habit Statistics
Sleep habits of adults in select countries worldwide 2019
39% of people read before sleeping, while 37% prefer to watch TV. 37% said soothing music helps. Reducing caffeine consumption helped 26% of people
Only 39% of people take sleep into account when they develop a schedule and plan for the upcoming day
Only 6% of adults always sleep alone. 58% of U.S. adults report always sleeping with their partner. Young adults between 18 and 29 were most likely to always sleep with their partner
Only 12% of the U.S. adult population agrees to sleep better with a pet on the bed. About 31% agree that they do not sleep better with a pet on the bed. Women were more likely to agree that a pet on their bed improves sleep. (YouGov, 2019)
80% of adults want to improve their sleep quality, with 59% agreed that a consistent bedtime is important (Philips; KJT Group, 2019)
47% of women find that changing sleep schedule affects them physically, with 37% of women also reporting emotional effects. Among men, 38% were affected physically and 20% emotionally. (National Sleep Foundation, 2019)
According to the survey, 26% of respondents stated that meditating before bed helps them to sleep better (Philips; KJT Group, 2019)
40% of U.S. adults need a quiet place to sleep. About 36% of recipients still feel tired in the morning, leading to 11% needing a midday nap (Statista Survey, 2017)
SECTION 4:
Sleep Disorder Statistics
SECTION 5:
Sleep Aids Statistics
It was found that 65% of respondents stated that they use cannabis to improve their sleep besides treating their main medical condition
14% of older adults used medication to help them sleep on a regular basis. 23% of older adults in the U.S. occasionally use medication to assist with sleeping
ZzzQuil liquids had the most sales at $86.2 million in 2017, followed by Natrol tablets, Nature's Bounty tablets, and ZzzQuil Tablets
SECTION 6:
Technology and Sleep
What is The Most Popular Mattress Used Among U.S. Adults?
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