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How much does the average person sleep per night?

~7 hours/night

How much does the average person sleep per night?

The global average sleep duration is approximately 6 hours 57 minutes per night according to smartphone sleep-tracking data. Recommended is 7–9 hours for adults. The Netherlands sleeps the longest (8h 12m); Japan the shortest (7h 19m among tracked countries). Most people accumulate a substantial 'sleep debt' over the working week.

Source: Sleep Cycle Annual Sleep Report (2024)

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