Kiwis Among the Best Sleepers in the World: Surprising Revelations from New Data

Key Highlights :

1. In 2023, it can feel like countless worries are keeping us up at night.

2. The Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Australia and New Zealand are among the countries boasting the biggest proportion of people getting between seven and nine hours a night.

3. Kiwis are reportedly among the best sleepers in the world, coming in fourth on the list of the countries that get the most sleep.

4. Getting the recommended amount of sleep is important to us, and the key points from this text are that we're among the countries that get the most sleep, and that we're among the early to bed people.

     In an age where it can feel like countless worries are keeping us up at night, getting a good night’s sleep has become a nightly battle. With the rising popularity of “sleep tourism”, hotels and wellness retreats offering experiences specifically designed to give you the ideal night’s rest, and sleep-tracking apps available to document your every toss and turn, it’s no surprise that we’re all seeking the perfect night’s sleep.

     A new study analysing data from sleep-tracking app Sleepcycle reveals that Kiwis are in fact among the best sleepers in the world, coming in fourth on the list of countries that get the most sleep. According to the research, 74.63 per cent of Kiwis surveyed get the recommended hours of sleep.

     The study found that the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Australia and New Zealand are among the countries boasting the biggest proportion of people getting between seven and nine hours a night. We’re also among those who most frequently search for sleep aids, proving that being well-rested is hugely important to us. Scandinavian countries are the most interested in those sleep aids - such as melatonin, magnesium, CBD oil and lavender.

     PlushCare, an online medical care service, analysed the data to find out which countries are getting the most - and least - amounts of sleep, defining those who sleep 10 or more hours a night as “long sleepers”, those who get five hours or less as “short sleepers”.

     The research found that Australia boasts the highest percentage of “long sleepers” in the world, 8.6 per cent, with Iran the lowest at 1.32 per cent. Qatar is home to the highest percentage of “short sleepers”, with 36.64 per cent, and the Netherlands the lowest at 6.34 per cent. In the US, 70.14 per cent of the population gets the recommended amount of sleep.

     Aussies and Kiwis are reportedly the earliest to go to bed as per a 2016 study, which might be making a difference to the length and quality of our sleep.

     So if you’re not lucky enough to be among those of us who get enough sleep each night, here are a few sleep tips from PlushCare to try. Get some exercise during the day, avoid eating a big meal too close to bedtime, don’t drink coffee later in the day, and cut down on alcohol intake. Sleep in a dark room and stay off your phone before bed to wind down. If you’re struggling to sleep, read or meditate outside your bedroom.

     The research shows that Kiwis are among the best sleepers in the world, so if you’re having trouble getting a good night’s rest, take a look at the tips above. With the right lifestyle changes and sleep aids, you can get the rest you need and wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day.

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