World Sleep Day: 58% Indians sleep late, 88% wake up tired

By Vivek Dubey

CNBC-TV18.com

Published Mar 15, 2024

On the occasion of World Sleep Day, the 7th edition of the Great Indian Sleep Scorecard 2024 unveils startling facts about India’s sleep habits, highlighting the urgent need for improved sleep health.

Source: Great Indian Sleep Scorecard 2024 by Wakefit

The report reveals 58% of Indians sleep post 11 pm, leading to morning fatigue.

Late Nighters

One in four Indians reportedly struggle with insomnia, highlighting sleep health issues.

Insomnia Woes

A shocking 88% of Indians wake up multiple times during the night.

Nightly Disturbances

Director of Wakefit, Chaitanya Ramalingegowda, emphasises the need to balance technology and sleep.

Tech & Sleep

Stress and digital exposure contribute to sleep problems, with 54% staying up late due to social media and OTT platforms.

Digital Exposure

88% of people use their phones before sleep, and over 30% stay awake worrying about their future.

Bedtime Phone Use

Half of Gurugram’s population and around 46% of people in Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata sleep past their ideal bedtime.

Urban Sleep Habits

Work pressures cause late nights for 33% of people in Chennai, Gurugram, and Hyderabad.

Work Pressures

In 2024, 9% more women than men were sleeping past the ideal bedtime, leading to 20% higher morning tiredness.

Gender Patterns

48% of individuals aged 18 to 30 went to bed post 11 pm.

Age-Related Patterns

Gen X isn’t immune to late-night screen time, with 42% admitting to doom scrolling into the wee hours.

Gen X Screen Time

The concerns of under-18-year-olds are palpable, as 43% reported being burdened by anxieties about the future.

Youth Anxieties

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