How many hours of sleep did you get last night? Chances are, the answer is “not enough”. Hearing the people around you declare how tired they are seems to be a common daily occurrence here – sometimes even uttered as though it’s a greeting of sorts – and you’re probably one of the culprits yourself.
That’s because people in Singapore are losing out on an average of 1 hour and 19 minutes of their ideal sleep duration each night, according to furniture giant Ikea’s global sleep report for 2025. That’s equivalent to being deprived of 20 full days of rest each year – just let that sink in. Some of us don’t even get 20 days of annual leave!
According to the report, 40 percent of Singaporeans wake up feeling tired every day, and that’s more than thrice the global average of 12 percent. Generally, an adult requires seven to eight hours of uninterrupted sleep every night, but the total amount of sleep that people in Singapore get clocks in at slightly under 6.5 hours.
The irony in all of this is that a large percentage of the population – 83 percent, to be exact – views sleep as one of the greatest joys in life, and 74 percent would much rather stay in and snooze instead of heading out to socialise with friends and family.
As for what’s robbing us of our precious Z’s, it’s reportedly stress that’s the main hindrance – both work-related and general stress (40 percent). Insomnia and other forms of sleeping disorders (11 percent) are another barrier that gets in the way of quality sleep.
If you’re feeling all worn out as you’re reading this, it’s time to make a change. Try setting better work-life boundaries, and making little lifestyle improvements such as not using your phone in the bedroom – because we all know too well how doomscrolling sucks us right in. At the same time, practice more self-care habits and take time to disconnect by heading out for a breath of fresh air amidst nature. Plenty of hiking trails of all intensities exist throughout the island, including the revamped Chinese and Japanese Gardens and new Mandai Boardwalk with views of the Singapore Zoo. For a dose of the great outdoors with a certain level of comfort, try going off the grid with Into The Woods – a new seaside glamping experience at Lazarus Island.
View Ikea’s full global sleep report for 2025 here.
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