Morocco has been ranked 37th out of 57 countries in the IKEA Sleep Uncovered Report, a global sleep index study conducted by IKEA. The country scored 62 points, just below the global average, while China topped the rankings for highest sleep quality, and Norway ranked last with 56 points.
The report highlights a growing global reliance on sleep aids, with 19% of respondents admitting to using medication to help them sleep. Additionally, 28% of people surveyed described their sleep quality as poor.
Sleep disturbances were also a common concern, with 19% of respondents stating that they wake up more than twice per night. Furthermore, one-third of people worldwide believe that better financial stability would improve their sleep, underscoring a strong link between financial well-being and rest quality.
China emerged as the only country where people sleep an average of more than seven hours per night. Meanwhile, Egypt stood out, with 64% of Egyptian respondents rating their sleep quality as good, the highest percentage recorded among the 57 surveyed nations.
Conversely, Americans were the most likely to report sleep disorders, with the report noting a global longing for more rest. On average, people lose about 1 hour and 20 minutes of sleep each night, amounting to over 20 full days of lost sleep per year.
The study found that while most people sleep 6 hours and 40 minutes per night, their ideal target is 8 hours. Additionally, 70% of respondents ranked sleep as one of life’s greatest pleasures, with over half preferring sleep over social activities.
Stress, anxiety, and overthinking were identified as the leading causes of sleep disorders, affecting 40% of respondents. On average, it takes people 24 minutes to fall asleep, but 7% reported needing over an hour.
The report also highlighted the pervasive use of screens before bedtime, despite their negative effects on sleep quality. Three out of four people admitted to using their phones in bed, with this percentage rising to 86% among individuals aged 18-24—a group particularly concerned about sleep deprivation.
IKEA’s report offers several recommendations for improving sleep duration and quality. These include maintaining consistent sleep and wake schedules, maximizing exposure to natural daylight to regulate the body’s internal clock, and creating a clutter-free, comfortable sleeping environment with a quality mattress and dim lighting.
The report also advises following healthy dietary habits, such as avoiding heavy meals, caffeine, or alcohol before bedtime, and limiting screen time before sleep.
As sleep quality becomes a growing concern worldwide, the findings highlight the importance of sleep hygiene and the need for lifestyle changes to promote healthier rest patterns.
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