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Sleep and movement statistics
Six useful figures about adult sleep and physical activity in the United States, collected from public health sources and kept in one easy-to-cite place.
Last updated August 18, 2026The quick read
Small practices live inside larger patterns.
Rest and movement are two practical parts of everyday well-being. These figures give writers, students, and curious readers a straightforward view of how adults in the United States are doing, with every number linked to its original source.
They are context, not a diagnosis. Individual needs and circumstances vary, and a statistic cannot tell the whole story of a person's health or routine.
30% to 46%
of adults reported insufficient sleep across U.S. states in 2022
The CDC defines insufficient sleep for adults as getting less than seven hours in a 24-hour period. The state range in 2022 ran from 30% in Vermont to 46% in Hawaii.
CDC, sleep data for adults, 20221 in 4
U.S. adults fully meet both physical activity guidelines
The CDC reports that only one in four adults meets the guidelines for both aerobic activity and muscle-strengthening activity.
CDC, physical activity overview37%
of men reported insufficient sleep in 2022
The CDC's adult sleep data identifies men as one of the groups with a higher reported rate of getting less than seven hours of sleep.
CDC, sleep data for adults, 202239%
of adults ages 45 to 64 reported insufficient sleep in 2022
Adults in midlife were among the groups with the highest reported rates of short sleep in the CDC's 2022 state-based data.
CDC, sleep data for adults, 202249%
of Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander adults reported insufficient sleep in 2022
The CDC lists Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander adults among the groups with the highest reported rates of short sleep.
CDC, sleep data for adults, 20227 hours
is the recommended minimum daily sleep amount for adults
The CDC's adult sleep guidance uses at least seven hours in a 24-hour period as the recommended amount for adults.
CDC, adult sleep guidanceMethod and sources
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This page uses public U.S. health information. The sleep figures come from the CDC's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data for 2022. The physical activity figure comes from the CDC's public overview of national activity guidance and participation.
Statistics are shown exactly as reported or as a stated range. This page does not estimate missing values, make treatment claims, or treat personal ritual as medical care.
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BlissfulDolphins. "U.S. Sleep and Movement Statistics." Updated August 18, 2026. https://blissfuldolphins.com/wellness-statisticsA gentler daily rhythm
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