Getting enough sleep is not a luxury, it is something everyone needs for good health. Not getting enough sleep is linked with many chronic diseases and conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, injuries (such as motor vehicle accidents) and depression.
Recommended Hours of Sleep by Age
Age
Hours of Sleep per Night
Infants (0 - 3 months)
14 to 17 hours of good-quality sleep, including naps
Infants (4 – 11 months)
12 to 16 hours of good-quality sleep, including naps
Toddlers (1 – 2 years)
11 to 14 hours of good-quality sleep, including naps
Preschoolers (3 – 4 years)
10 to 14 hours of good-quality sleep, which may include a nap, with consistent bedtimes and wake-up times
School-aged (5 – 13 years)
9-11 hours per night with consistent bed and wake-up times
Adolescents (14-17 years)
8-10 hours per night with consistent bed and wake-up times
Adults (18 – 64 years)
7-9 hours per night
Older Adults (65+ years)
7-8 hours per night
*Hours of Sleep are based on recommendations from the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for the Early Years and Children and Youth. Adult and Older Adult hours of sleep are based on recommendations from the National Foundation of Sleep and the Adult 24-Hour Movement Guidelines released in 2021
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