Sleep is more than a number
Am I getting enough sleep?
Compare your average with an age-based recommendation, then look beyond duration to quality, regularity, and how you function during the day.
Sleep duration check
CDC age-based recommendations
- Age 6–12: 9–12 hours
- Age 13–17: 8–10 hours
- Age 18–60: 7 or more hours
- Age 61–64: 7–9 hours
- Age 65+: 7–8 hours
U.S. adults, 2024
Short sleep by age
Overall, 30.5% of adults reported less than seven hours in an average 24-hour period. Men and women had similar short-sleep prevalence.
Sleep quality
Waking well-rested
Duration is not the whole story. In 2024, 58.2% of men reported waking well-rested most days or every day.
Regularity matters
Consistent sleep and wake times can support healthy sleep.
Daytime function matters
Persistent sleepiness, impaired attention, or difficulty functioning deserves attention even when hours look average.
Ask for help when needed
Ongoing insomnia, loud snoring, pauses in breathing, or unsafe sleepiness are reasons to speak with a healthcare professional.