Resmed, a leading health technology company focused on sleep, breathing and care delivered at home, today unveiled the findings from its sixth annual Global Sleep Survey.
Drawing insights from 30,000 people across 13 countries, the survey reveals a widening gap between recognition of sleep’s importance and action to improve sleep health. While 44% of respondents in India rank getting adequate, quality sleep as one of the most important contributors to long-term health (alongside diet and exercise), many are not taking meaningful steps to improve their sleep health.
The findings point to a clear opportunity to improve education, screening and diagnosis so more people can identify sleep issues earlier and access treatment.
Sleep is increasingly recognized as a key pillar of long-term health, with 90% of respondents worldwide understanding that consistent, quality sleep can help extend a healthy lifespan. However, awareness has not translated into consistent results. 47% Indians report getting a good night’s sleep only four nights a week or fewer, highlighting the persistent gap between knowing sleep is critical and being able to prioritize it as part of a healthy lifestyle.
As sleep awareness grows, so does the opportunity to turn intent into action. These are that increased wearable use raises sleep awareness. There is a clear opportunity to close the gap between awareness, screening and treatment for potential sleep disorders, including sleep apnoea.
The survey also highlights the everyday pressures shaping sleep patterns across India. More than one-third of women surveyed (38%) struggle to fall asleep, compared with 29% of men in 2025. Stress and responsibilities undermine sleep. Insufficient sleep is closely linked to higher risk of anxiety and depression across age groups. There is a need to make sleep a workplace priority. Sleep Disruption is also seen to remains a common challenge.
“People are increasingly recognizing sleep as a cornerstone to long-term health, which is encouraging. “But recognition alone is not enough. We need to help people move from awareness to action by addressing everyday barriers and improving access to screening, support and care,” said Dr. Carlos Nunez, chief medical officer, Resmed.
Resmed commissioned an independent survey of 30,000 individuals across 13 markets: the US (5,000), China (5,000), India (5,000), United Kingdom (2,000), Germany (2,000), France (2,000), Australia (1,500), Japan (1,500), Korea (1,500), Brazil (1,500), Poland (1,000), Singapore (1,000), and Mexico (1,000). The survey was developed in partnership with The Sleep Health Foundation (Australia) and The Sleep Charity (UK), leveraging their expertise to help identify and refine key focus areas. Samples within each country were representative of national gender and age distributions. The survey was fielded by Cint from 11th December, 2025 to 14th January, 2026. |