Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Mint Study: Sleep Deprivation Increases Among Indian Women
Imagine your body needs a certain amount of sleep to work well, like charging a phone.
A new study in India shows that many women aren't getting enough sleep, especially when they are in their 30s and have family responsibilities.
This 'sleep debt' happens because of things like household chores and childcare.
Kids and teens often stay up late using screens before bed.
On the other hand, many women spend time cleaning the kitchen before going to bed.
Uninterrupted nighttime sleep is important for health, and the study shows that women are struggling to get it as they take care of their families.
Indian women have significant 'sleep debt,' especially in their 30s.
Women's sleep deficit compared to men expands by nearly 30 minutes in their 30s.
Screen time is a common pre-bedtime activity for urban teens.
Cleaning the kitchen is a frequent pre-bedtime activity for women.
The elderly also face sleep challenges, with some reporting difficulty falling asleep.
- Who
- Indian men and women, particularly in their 30s, along with children and the elderly.
- What
- A Mint analysis of the 2024 Time Use Survey data on sleeping habits.
- When
- The data analysis was published last month in a special report.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To understand sleep patterns and identify factors influencing sleep duration, particularly for women.
- Source
- Mint Analysis
- Data Source
- 2024 Time Use Survey
- Sample Size
- 454,192 Indians
- Key Finding
- Women in their 30s experience the largest sleep deficit
- Pre-Bedtime Activity (Teens)
- Screen time
- Pre-Bedtime Activity (Women)
- Cleaning the kitchen