India Among Countries with the Poorest Sleep Patterns — See Full Rankings

India Among Countries with the Poorest Sleep Patterns — See Full Rankings

Dil Bar Irshad | September 5, 2024 | 08:48 PM IST | Featured by VoM, Featured Edition, Health | Follow on Google News

India Among Countries with the Poorest Sleep Patterns — See Full Rankings

India Among Countries with the Poorest Sleep Patterns — See Full Rankings

• A recent study has analyzed countries to determine which nations have the worst sleep habits, based on factors like average hours of sleep per night, air quality, stress levels, and Google search volumes for sleep-related issues, etc.
• Australia ranks as the country with the worst sleep habits, with a high volume of Google searches related to sleep deprivation, and noise pollution levels.
• The United States tops the charts in searching for solutions to sleep deprivation and insomnia, with over 1.1 million average monthly searches, reflecting a widespread struggle with sleep issues.
• India ranks seventh, with the highest noise pollution level of 78.40 and an average sleep duration of 6.58 hours per night.

A recent study by Onebed analyzed various data points worldwide to determine which countries have the most challenging sleep environments. Factors such as the average hours of sleep per night, air quality index, noise pollution levels, stress levels, and the frequency of Google searches for “sleep deprivation” and “insomnia remedies” were considered. Each factor was carefully examined to determine its impact on sleep quality and the overall prevalence of sleep issues in each country. A composite score was calculated to rank the countries accordingly.

Australia ranks first with the worst sleep habits, averaging just 6.24 hours of sleep per night. Australians are actively searching for solutions to sleep problems, as evidenced by the high monthly average Google search volumes for “sleep deprivation” with 66,450 searches and “insomnia remedies” with 47,770 searches.

The United States takes the second spot with a composite score of 0.95. The U.S. faces significant sleep challenges, including the lowest average sleep duration among the top 10 at just 5.7 hours per night. The country also has some of the highest levels of noise pollution at 46.56 and stress totaling 7.29, contributing to its sleep problems. Additionally, the U.S. leads in the highest Google search volumes for both “sleep deprivation” and “insomnia remedies,” indicating a widespread public struggle with sleep issues.

The Philippines ranks third, marked by a composite score of 0.87. The country suffers from the highest levels of noise pollution at 55.60 and stress among the top 10, severely affecting sleep quality. The average sleep duration in the Philippines is 6.13 hours per night, and the high number of sleep-related Google searches shows that people are still struggling with sleep problems.

The United Kingdom is the fourth country with the worst sleep habits, with a composite score of 0.83. The U.K. manages a relatively moderate noise pollution level of 46.24 and a stress level of 5.00 but still faces significant sleep issues, as indicated by over 220,000 Google searches related to sleep deprivation and insomnia each month. The average sleep duration in the U.K. is 6.8 hours per night, but the concern for sleep quality remains high, as reflected in the public’s online search behavior.

Mexico secures fifth place with a composite score of 0.81. Mexico has the worst air quality among the top 10, scoring 103, significantly impacting sleep quality. Coupled with high noise pollution levels of 47.94, these factors contribute to the country’s sleep problems.

Singapore is sixth with a composite score of 0.80. Singapore struggles with high levels of noise pollution at 65 and a stress level of 5.50, leading to widespread sleep challenges. The country also has one of the highest Google search volumes for “sleep deprivation,” totaling 22,930 on average a month. The daily sleep duration is 6.57 hours per night in Singapore.

India ranks seventh with a composite score of 0.79. India faces the highest noise pollution levels among the top 10, at 78.40, and a significant stress level of 7.40, which contributes to poor sleep quality. The country also has the second-highest monthly Google search volumes for both “sleep deprivation” and “insomnia remedies” after the U.S., indicating widespread sleep issues.

South Korea comes in eighth with a composite score of 0.78. South Korea has one of the highest stress levels among the top 10, at 8.02, which, combined with significant noise pollution of 50.36, makes it difficult for the population to achieve restful sleep. The average sleep duration is just over 6 hours per night.

Brazil ranks ninth with a composite score of 0.78. Brazil experiences moderate noise pollution at 40.3 and stress levels at 7.30, but the country’s sleep habits are still affected, with an average sleep duration of 6.67 hours per night. 

Israel rounds out the top ten with a composite score of 0.77. Israel faces significant challenges with poor air quality at 80 and moderate noise pollution at 49.7, which leads to sleep difficulties. The average sleep duration is 6.60 hours per night, and the relatively high number of searches for sleep-related remedies indicates a public concern about sleep quality.

Dylan Tollemache, the Co-Founder & CEO at Onebed commented on the study: “Sleep is something we all need, but it’s becoming increasingly clear just how challenging it is for people across the globe to get a decent night’s rest. It’s no surprise to see Australia leading the charge, with so many of us turning to the internet for help with sleep issues. What struck me most was the sheer volume of searches for sleep-related problems here in Australia, even though we’re getting the most hours in bed. It’s clear that sleep quality is becoming a bigger concern, and it’s something we need to start paying more attention to.”

Dil Bar Irshad

Dil Bar Irshad is a seasoned journalist, hails from Jammu Kashmir's Doda, covers political, social, business stories, index stories.