ResMed’s Fifth Annual Global Sleep Survey Reveals a World Struggling with Poor Sleep
ResMed's fifth annual Global Sleep Survey of 30,026 people across 13 markets reveals a concerning global sleep crisis. People are losing nearly three nights of restorative sleep weekly, with one-third of respondents reporting sleep difficulties three or more times per week.
Key findings show that 71% of employed respondents have called in sick due to poor sleep, with highest rates in India (94%). About 18% of couples opt for 'sleep divorce' due to snoring and restlessness. Women experience poorer sleep quality than men (3.83 vs 4.13 quality nights per week).
The survey identifies primary sleep disruptors as stress (57%), anxiety (46%), and financial pressures (31%). Despite 89% believing sleep improves their well-being, only 24% would take immediate action to address sleep issues. Notably, 22% globally choose to 'just live with' poor sleep, reaching 41% in Australia.
Il quinto sondaggio globale sul sonno di ResMed, che ha coinvolto 30.026 persone in 13 mercati, rivela una preoccupante crisi globale del sonno. Le persone stanno perdendo quasi tre notti di sonno riparatore a settimana, con un terzo degli intervistati che riporta difficoltà nel sonno tre o più volte a settimana.
I risultati chiave mostrano che il 71% degli intervistati occupati ha chiamato malato a causa di un sonno insufficiente, con tassi più elevati in India (94%). Circa il 18% delle coppie opta per il 'divorzio del sonno' a causa di russamento e irrequietezza. Le donne sperimentano una qualità del sonno peggiore rispetto agli uomini (3,83 contro 4,13 notti di qualità a settimana).
Il sondaggio identifica i principali fattori di disturbo del sonno come lo stress (57%), l'ansia (46%) e le pressioni finanziarie (31%). Nonostante l'89% creda che il sonno migliori il proprio benessere, solo il 24% prenderebbe misure immediate per affrontare i problemi legati al sonno. È interessante notare che il 22% a livello globale sceglie di 'vivere semplicemente con' un sonno scarso, raggiungendo il 41% in Australia.
La quinta encuesta global sobre el sueño de ResMed, que incluyó a 30,026 personas en 13 mercados, revela una preocupante crisis global del sueño. Las personas están perdiendo casi tres noches de sueño reparador a la semana, con un tercio de los encuestados reportando dificultades para dormir tres o más veces por semana.
Los hallazgos clave muestran que el 71% de los encuestados empleados han llamado enfermos debido a un mal sueño, siendo India el país con las tasas más altas (94%). Aproximadamente el 18% de las parejas opta por el 'divorcio del sueño' debido al ronquido y la inquietud. Las mujeres experimentan una calidad de sueño peor que los hombres (3.83 frente a 4.13 noches de calidad por semana).
La encuesta identifica los principales factores que interrumpen el sueño como el estrés (57%), la ansiedad (46%) y las presiones financieras (31%). A pesar de que el 89% cree que el sueño mejora su bienestar, solo el 24% tomaría medidas inmediatas para abordar los problemas del sueño. Notablemente, el 22% a nivel global elige 'simplemente vivir con' un sueño deficiente, alcanzando el 41% en Australia.
레즈메드의 다섯 번째 글로벌 수면 조사에서는 13개 시장에서 30,026명이 참여하여 심각한 글로벌 수면 위기를 드러냈습니다. 사람들은 매주 거의 세 밤의 회복 수면을 잃고 있으며, 응답자의 삼분의 일이 주 3회 이상 수면 문제를 보고하고 있습니다.
주요 결과에 따르면 71%의 근로 응답자가 수면 부족으로 인해 병가를 냈으며, 인도에서 가장 높은 비율(94%)을 보였습니다. 약 18%의 커플은 코골이와 불안정함으로 인해 '수면 이혼'을 선택합니다. 여성은 남성보다 수면 질이 떨어집니다 (주당 3.83 대 4.13 질 좋은 밤).
조사는 주요 수면 방해 요인을 스트레스(57%), 불안(46%), 재정적 압박(31%)으로 식별합니다. 89%가 수면이 자신의 웰빙을 개선한다고 믿지만, 단지 24%만이 수면 문제를 해결하기 위해 즉각적인 조치를 취할 것입니다. 특히, 전 세계적으로 22%가 불량한 수면을 '그냥 받아들이기로' 선택하며, 호주에서는 41%에 달합니다.
La cinquième enquête mondiale sur le sommeil de ResMed, qui a impliqué 30 026 personnes dans 13 marchés, révèle une crise mondiale du sommeil préoccupante. Les gens perdent presque trois nuits de sommeil réparateur par semaine, un tiers des répondants signalant des difficultés de sommeil trois fois ou plus par semaine.
Les résultats clés montrent que 71 % des répondants employés ont déclaré s'être absents pour cause de maladie en raison d'un mauvais sommeil, avec les taux les plus élevés en Inde (94 %). Environ 18 % des couples optent pour un 'divorce du sommeil' en raison du ronflement et de l'agitation. Les femmes connaissent une qualité de sommeil inférieure à celle des hommes (3,83 contre 4,13 nuits de qualité par semaine).
L'enquête identifie les principaux perturbateurs du sommeil comme le stress (57 %), l'anxiété (46 %) et les pressions financières (31 %). Bien que 89 % croient que le sommeil améliore leur bien-être, seulement 24 % prendraient des mesures immédiates pour résoudre les problèmes de sommeil. Notamment, 22 % à l'échelle mondiale choisissent de 'vivre simplement avec' un sommeil médiocre, atteignant 41 % en Australie.
Die fünfte globale Schlafumfrage von ResMed, an der 30.026 Personen aus 13 Märkten teilnahmen, zeigt eine besorgniserregende globale Schlafkrise. Die Menschen verlieren wöchentlich fast drei Nächte erholsamen Schlaf, wobei ein Drittel der Befragten angibt, drei oder mehr Nächte pro Woche Schlafprobleme zu haben.
Wichtige Ergebnisse zeigen, dass 71% der beschäftigten Befragten aufgrund von schlechtem Schlaf krankgeschrieben haben, wobei die höchsten Raten in Indien (94%) zu verzeichnen sind. Etwa 18% der Paare entscheiden sich aufgrund von Schnarchen und Unruhe für eine 'Schlafscheidung'. Frauen erleben eine schlechtere Schlafqualität als Männer (3,83 gegenüber 4,13 qualitativ hochwertigen Nächten pro Woche).
Die Umfrage identifiziert die Hauptstörer des Schlafs als Stress (57%), Angst (46%) und finanziellen Druck (31%). Obwohl 89% glauben, dass Schlaf ihr Wohlbefinden verbessert, würden nur 24% sofort Maßnahmen ergreifen, um Schlafprobleme anzugehen. Bemerkenswert ist, dass 22% weltweit sich entscheiden, einfach mit schlechtem Schlaf zu leben, in Australien sind es sogar 41%.
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New insights from 30,026 people across 13 markets show the global scale of poor sleep and its impact on health, work, and relationships
- 7 out of 10 employed respondents have called in sick at least once in their career due to poor sleep.
18% of couples reported sleeping in separate rooms due to snoring and restlessness.- Women report fewer quality sleep nights and more difficulties falling asleep than men.
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ResMed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD), a global health technology leader focused on sleep, breathing, and care delivered in the home, today unveiled the findings of its fifth annual Global Sleep Survey. With insights from 30,026 respondents across 13 markets, the study underscores a widespread global sleep crisis, with people losing an average of nearly three nights of restorative sleep each week.
Despite a trend towards growing awareness of sleep’s importance, many continue to suffer in silence and remain trapped in a cycle of exhaustion. The research reveals that nearly one in four (
A World Without Rest
About one-third of survey respondents report difficulty falling or staying asleep three or more times per week, citing stress (
89% of respondents believe sleep makes them feel better about themselves, but only24% would take immediate action to address sleep issues.22% globally, and up to41% in Australia, chose to “just live with” poor sleep.45% do not track their sleep, missing valuable insights that could improve sleep quality.
“Sleep is as vital to health as diet and exercise, yet millions struggle in silence,” said Carlos M. Nunez, M.D., ResMed’s Chief Medical Officer. “This research highlights an urgent gap in awareness and action—one that needs immediate attention, to improve global health outcomes.”
Poor Sleep: The Hidden Drain on Workplace Productivity
Quality sleep directly impacts workplace performance, but many employees struggle due to sleep deprivation:
- A staggering
71% of employed respondents globally have called in sick due to poor sleep at least once in their career, with the highest rates in India (94% ), followed by China (78% ), Singapore (73% ), and the U.S. (70% ). - Nearly half (
47% ) of the workforce surveyed feel that their sleep health isn’t a priority for their employers, presenting an opportunity for employer initiatives to encourage healthy sleep habits.
Bedtime Blues: Sleep Impacts Relationships
Responses from the survey suggest that sleep may play an important role in the health of our relationships:
18% of couples permanently opt for a “sleep divorce,” choosing to sleep apart due to snoring and restlessness.- Among those who sleep separately,
31% reported improved relationships, while30% feel theirs have worsened. - Sleep separation also impacts intimacy —
28% say their sex life has improved, while22% report the opposite.
Sleep Quality Isn’t Equal Across Genders
Women experience poorer sleep quality than men:
- Women report fewer nights of quality sleep than men (3.83 nights vs. 4.13 nights) per week.
38% of women struggle to fall asleep compared to29% of men.- Hormonal changes—particularly menopause—are a significant but often overlooked factor affecting sleep, with
44% of menopausal women reporting difficulty falling asleep at least three times per week, compared to33% of non-menopausal women.
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“Chronic poor sleep impacts our relationships, workplace productivity, and increases the risk of cognitive decline, mood disorders, and serious health conditions like heart failure and stroke,” added Dr. Nunez. “For individuals with untreated or poorly managed sleep apnea, these risks are even greater. That’s why talking with a doctor about treating disrupted sleep is important.”
Are you getting enough sleep? Read the full 2025 Global Sleep Survey to learn more about the trends impacting the way we sleep. To assess your sleep health, take our sleep assessment.
Survey Methodology
ResMed commissioned a survey of 30,026 individuals in the United States (5,000), China (5,000), India (5,000), United Kingdom (2,000), Germany (2,004), France (2,001), Australia (1,501), Japan (1,500), Korea (1,500), Thailand (1,519), New Zealand (1,000), Singapore (1,000), and Hong Kong (1,001). The samples within each country were representative of the population’s gender and age breakdowns. The survey was fielded by PureSpectrum from 12 to 28 December 2024.
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At ResMed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD) we pioneer innovative solutions that treat and keep people out of the hospital, empowering them to live healthier, higher-quality lives. Our digital health technologies and cloud-connected medical devices transform care for people with sleep apnea, COPD, and other chronic diseases. Our comprehensive out-of-hospital software platforms support the professionals and caregivers who help people stay healthy in the home or care setting of their choice. By enabling better care, we improve quality of life, reduce the impact of chronic disease, and lower costs for consumers and healthcare systems in more than 140 countries. To learn more, visit ResMed.com and follow @ResMed.
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