Average Sleep Time by Country: Which Nations Sleep the Most?

Ever wonder if people in other countries sleep more than you? We analyzed sleep data from 75 countries worldwide, and the differences are surprising.

The Countries That Sleep the Most

China is the clear winner with 9 hours and 2 minutes of sleep per night. That's impressive by any standard.

Right behind China is India at 8 hours 55 minutes, followed by France at 8 hours 38 minutes. Interestingly, the United States comes in fourth with 8 hours 48 minutes - Americans are sleeping better than you might think.

Here are the top 10:

1. China - 9:02
2. India - 8:55
3. United States - 8:48
4. South Africa - 8:47
5. France - 8:38
6. New Zealand - 8:37
7. Spain - 8:37
8. Poland - 8:35
9. Estonia - 8:35
10. Italy - 8:33

Notice anything? Most of Europe is sleeping really well. Countries like Germany (8:30), UK (8:28), and Netherlands (8:27) all average over 8 hours.

The Countries That Sleep the Least

On the flip side, some countries are seriously sleep-deprived. Egypt, Malaysia, Philippines, and Qatar all tie for last place with just 6 hours and 45 minutes per night.

Hong Kong isn't much better at 6:55, which makes sense given its fast-paced business culture. Turkey averages exactly 7 hours, putting it among the countries getting the bare minimum recommended sleep.

Bottom 10 for sleep:

1. Egypt, Malaysia, Philippines, Qatar - 6:45
2. Hong Kong - 6:55
3. Bolivia, Kenya, Pakistan, Turkey - 7:00
4. Indonesia, Jordan, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam - 7:05
5. Jamaica, Saudi Arabia, UAE - 7:10

Average Sleep Time by Country: Which Nations Sleep the Most?

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#	Country	Time(Hours) (Hours)
1	China CN	9.01
2	India IN	8.55
3	United States US	8.48
4	South Africa ZA	8.47
5	France FR	8.38
6	New Zealand NZ	8.37
7	Spain ES	8.37
8	Estonia EE	8.35
9	Poland PL	8.35
10	Italy IT	8.33
11	Finland FI	8.32
12	Germany DE	8.3
13	United Kingdom GB	8.28
14	Netherlands NL	8.27
15	Norway NO	8.26
16	Sweden SE	8.22
17	South Korea KR	7.58
18	Albania AL	7.32
19	Australia AU	7.3
20	Belgium BE	7.3
21	Ireland IE	7.3
22	Japan JP	7.29
23	Austria AT	7.25
24	Canada CA	7.25
25	Czech Republic CZ	7.25
26	Denmark DK	7.25
27	North Macedonia MK	7.25
28	Slovenia SI	7.25
29	Switzerland CH	7.25
30	Colombia CO	7.2
31	Costa Rica CR	7.2
32	Croatia HR	7.2
33	Cyprus CY	7.2
34	Greece GR	7.2
35	Iran IR	7.2
36	Portugal PT	7.2
37	Puerto Rico PR	7.2
38	Romania RO	7.2
39	Russia RU	7.2
40	Serbia RS	7.2
41	Slovakia SK	7.2
42	Ukraine UA	7.2
43	Argentina AR	7.15
44	Brazil BR	7.15
45	Chile CL	7.15
46	Ecuador EC	7.15
47	Hungary HU	7.15
48	Israel IL	7.15
49	Lebanon LB	7.15
50	Mexico MX	7.15
51	Peru PE	7.15
52	Uruguay UY	7.15
53	Venezuela VE	7.15
54	Jamaica JM	7.1
55	Saudi Arabia SA	7.1
56	United Arab Emirates AE	7.1
57	Indonesia ID	7.05
58	Jordan JO	7.05
59	Singapore SG	7.05
60	Taiwan TW	7.05
61	Thailand TH	7.05
62	Vietnam VN	7.05
63	Bolivia BO	7
64	Kenya KE	7
65	Pakistan PK	7
66	Türkiye TR	7
67	Hong Kong HK	6.55
68	Egypt EG	6.45
69	Malaysia MY	6.45
70	Philippines PH	6.45
71	Qatar QA	6.45

What About Your Region?

Europe: Almost every European country gets solid sleep. Most average 7:30 to 8:30 hours. Even late-night cultures like Spain and Italy are well-rested.

Asia: There's a huge split here. China and India lead the world, but business hubs like Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan are among the least rested. Work culture clearly plays a role.

Americas: The US sleeps surprisingly well at 8:48, but Canada only gets 7:25. Most Latin American countries hover around 7:15-7:30, showing remarkable consistency.

Middle East: Mixed bag. Egypt and Qatar struggle with under 7 hours, while other countries manage around 7:15-7:20.

Why Such Big Differences?

Work culture matters most. Countries with intense "hustle culture" consistently show lower sleep numbers. Hong Kong and Singapore are perfect examples.

Money doesn't equal sleep. Some of the wealthiest nations (Hong Kong, UAE, Qatar) are among the most sleep-deprived. Meanwhile, France prioritizes rest despite being just as economically developed.

Cultural attitudes count. Mediterranean countries value rest and siestas. Some Asian cultures view long sleep negatively, though China clearly doesn't follow this pattern.

The Full Picture

Out of 75 countries studied:

• 31 countries average 8+ hours (well-rested)
• 40 countries get 7-8 hours (adequate)
• Only 4 countries fall below 7 hours (sleep-deprived)

Doctors recommend 7-9 hours for adults, so most countries are hitting at least the minimum on average.

Complete Rankings by Sleep Duration

9+ Hours: China (9:02)

8:30-9 Hours: India (8:55), USA (8:48), South Africa (8:47)

8-8:30 Hours: France (8:38), New Zealand (8:37), Spain (8:37), Poland (8:35), Estonia (8:35), Italy (8:33), Finland (8:32), Germany (8:30), UK (8:28), Netherlands (8:27), Norway (8:26), Sweden (8:22)

7:30-8 Hours: South Korea (7:58), Australia (7:30), Belgium (7:30), Ireland (7:30), Japan (7:29)

7-7:30 Hours: Austria, Canada, Denmark, North Macedonia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Hungary, Israel, Lebanon, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela (all 7:25), Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Iran, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Ukraine (all 7:20), Jamaica, Saudi Arabia, UAE (7:10-7:17), Indonesia, Jordan, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam (all 7:05-7:08)

Under 7 Hours: Bolivia, Kenya, Pakistan, Turkey (7:00), Hong Kong (6:55), Egypt, Malaysia, Philippines, Qatar (6:45)

What This Means for You

These are averages, and your personal sleep needs might differ. But the data shows something important: where you live genuinely affects how much sleep you get. It's not just about individual choices - culture, work expectations, and societal values all play a role.

Whether you're in China getting your full 9 hours or in Egypt surviving on less than 7, understanding these patterns helps explain why sleep habits vary so much around the world.

The good news? Most countries are hitting the minimum recommended sleep. The question is whether that's enough for optimal health and happiness.