Sleep Facts and Stats

At a glance

  • The amount of sleep you need changes as you age.
  • Several national surveys are used to study insufficient sleep (or short sleep duration) in U.S. children, high school students, and adults.
  • These surveys show that not getting enough sleep has varied by age, location, racial/ethnic group, and over time in the United States.
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Populations

Diverse group of six kids piggybacking each other in the park.

FastStats: Sleep in Children

Data on insufficient sleep among children 4 months to 14 years.
Diverse group of young adults sitting in a line and embracing outside.

FastStats: Sleep in High School Students

Data on insufficient sleep among high school students.
Multigenerational, diverse group of adults embracing each other in a park.

FastStats: Sleep in Adults

Data on insufficient sleep among adults.
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Content Source:
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion