In June 2022, we sent out a survey to 2,000 adults across the US to ask just how often they struggle to sleep. Norway had the highest search rate for ‘melatonin’ in the world in 2021, with Norwegians searching 520 times per 100,000 people.People in Japan searched the most for the phrase ‘can’t sleep’, with 54 searches per 100,000 people.The Midwest is the region with the least sleep issues in the US, with just under half of adults (49%) saying that they never have trouble sleeping.59% of adults in the West suffer from insomnia at some point or another, making it the most susceptible region in the US.Adults over the age of 65 are the least likely age group to suffer from nightly insomnia (17%).On top of that, over 1 in 4 18-24 year olds experience insomnia nightly (29%), the highest rate of insomnia out of any age group in the US.Half of US adults experience insomnia once a month or more (50%).1 in 5 US adults struggle to sleep every single night (22%).We also analysed global search rates for keywords such as ‘melatonin’ and ‘insomnia symptoms’ to get a good idea of insomnia rates worldwide. To find out just how common insomnia is, we surveyed 2,000 US adults asking how often they struggle to fall asleep. Insomnia is a condition which makes it difficult to fall asleep at night, and it can be incredibly frustrating, especially when the cause isn’t clear. If you would like to speak to someone about your sleep problems, please contact your local School Nurse for free, confidential information.Global Insomnia Statistics in 2022 & 2023Įveryone has trouble sleeping at some point in their life, whether from parenthood, noisy neighbours or general anxiety. Or follow this online self-help programme: It is certainly true that reducing the use of screens in the run up to bed time has been shown to improve sleep.įor further tips on getting a better night’s sleep visit here. Modern life has interfered with this natural process with the screens of TV’s, mobile phones, tablets and other smart devices, mimicking daylight to our brains and therefore inhibiting melatonin production. Sleep is affected by chemicals we produce – as it gets darker in the evening our bodies produce the sleep inducing hormone called melatonin. It is often said that “teenagers are always sleeping”, however the opposite is often true and research suggests that the teenage brain is “programmed” to fall asleep later than that of an adult. There are a number of reasons why we can develop poor sleeping patterns including some health conditions, but in most cases it’s due to bad sleeping habits. Or watch Johnny Benjamin’s ‘tips for when you can’t sleep’ here: Poor sleep can also affect your mental health as it can become difficult to cope with everyday life.įor more support and information on this please visit MIND’s website. Not getting enough sleep regularly has even been linked to heart disease, diabetes and obesity in later life. This can have an impact on your school/college work and friendships due to lack of concentration and bad moods. When you don’t get enough sleep at night you can find yourself feeling sleepy during the day time. Sometimes difficulty sleeping is part of depression. At times, during the teenage years, young people get into the habit of going to sleep very late and find that after a while they’re unable to get to sleep earlier. Some young people find it difficult to sleep if they are worried, drinking too much tea, coffee, cola or energy drinks or if they are using illegal drugs. It is quite common for adolescents to have problems with sleeplessness.
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