A new study reveals how much sleep people get in different countries, with surprising findings on cultural sleep habits.
The UK ranks fifth for sleep, averaging 7 hours and 33 minutes per night, while France tops the list with 7 hours and 52 minutes.
In contrast, Japan has the shortest sleep duration, with just 6 hours and 17 minutes, yet it doesn’t correlate with worse health outcomes.
Researchers found that sleep patterns are influenced by culture rather than biology, with countries that sleep less, like Japan, also reporting lower obesity rates.
The study suggests that sleep recommendations should consider cultural norms, as sleep duration varies widely across the globe.