Singaporeans are sleep deprived. And it's not just the sheer number of hours of sleep that is causing a lack of energy, but also the excess time they are spending at work and online, at least according to a UK study by Sleepseeker.
In fact, of the 15 most tired countries in the world, Singapore tops the list.
The "fatigue score" that each site scored was based on data such as the number of hours and minutes lost from the eight hours of sleep generally recommended and the daily amount of screen time people spent in different locations.
'Most tired' countries:
Singapore
Mexico
Brazil
US
Japan
United Kingdom
New Zeland
Australia
China
Canada
Ital
Switzerland
Germany
France
The Netherlands.
Countries that work more hours per year:
Mexico
Singapore
China
US
New Zeland
Japan
Ital
Brazil
Canada
United Kingdom
Australia
Switzerland
France
Netherlands
Germany.
Mexico is in such a high position in the list, due to its economy that is experiencing a very rapid growth and the population is also having difficulty balancing work and personal life.
Countries where the most time is spent online, per year:
Brazil
Mexico
Singapore
US
Ital
New Zeland
China
Canada
United Kingdom
Australia
Switzerland
Netherlands
France
Germany
Japan.
