💤 Sleep in Canada 2025: Shocking Statistics and How Weighted Blankets Can Help You Sleep Better

🛌 Introduction: Why Sleep Matters More Than Ever in Canada

Good sleep is not a luxury — it’s a health essential.
Yet, according to the latest data, millions of Canadians are still sleep-deprived. In 2025, around 30% of adults report insomnia, and 1 in 3 Canadians aged 35–64 sleeps fewer hours than recommended.

At Better Sleep Canada, we believe that high-quality weighted blankets can help reverse this trend — by using natural deep pressure therapy to promote calm, reduce anxiety, and help Canadians sleep deeper, longer, and better.

1. Canadian Sleep Statistics: What the Numbers Reveal

⏰ Average Sleep Time

• The average Canadian gets 7.9 hours of sleep per night — up from 7.1 hours in 2014–2015.

• Adults (18–64) should sleep 7–9 hours per night, while those 65+ need 7–8 hours.

• Still, 1 in 3 adults fails to reach this target.

😴 Quality of Sleep

• Only 61% of Canadians describe their sleep quality as “good.”

• Factors affecting sleep: stress, digital screens, irregular schedules, and mental health.

🚑 Health Risks of Sleep Deprivation

• Sleeping less than 6 hours per night increases heart disease risk by 48%.

• 21% of car accidents in Canada involve fatigue or drowsiness.

• Lack of sleep raises the risk of diabetes (+48%), obesity, and cognitive decline.

• 30% of Canadians report insomnia; 2.2% have sleep apnea.

📱 Lifestyle & Habits

• 71% of Canadians under 34 use electronic devices before bed.

• 36% of people who sleep less than 6 hours feel chronic stress.

• 61% have cancelled plans just to “catch up on sleep.”

• 15% say they sleep better in hotels than at home.

💡 2. What These Numbers Mean for You

The data shows that sleep problems are not isolated — they’re systemic.
Poor sleep impacts your body, your focus, and even your relationships. But the good news is that small, science-backed changes — like switching your blanket — can make a big difference.

Weighted blankets, for instance, are one of the most effective natural tools to support healthy sleep patterns without medication.

🧠 3. Weighted Blankets: The Science Behind Better Sleep

⚙️ How They Work

Weighted blankets use gentle Deep Pressure Stimulation (DPS) — a calming effect that mimics a hug or gentle pressure on the body. This pressure:

• Increases serotonin and melatonin (your “happy” and “sleep” hormones)

• Decreases cortisol (the stress hormone)

• Helps your nervous system transition from “fight or flight” to “rest and digest”

🌙 Benefits of Weighted Blankets

• Reduce anxiety and racing thoughts before sleep

• Shorten the time it takes to fall asleep

• Improve deep sleep cycles

• Enhance emotional regulation for people with sensory sensitivity, ADHD, or insomnia

🧺 Choosing the Right Weighted Blanket

4. Why Canadians Choose Better Sleep Canada

At Better Sleep Canada, we design products that combine science, comfort, and Canadian quality.

✅ Proudly Canadian – local support and fast shipping nationwide
✅ Eco-friendly & Oeko-Tex® certified materials – safe for you and your family
✅ Weighted blankets for all ages – adults, teens, and children
✅ Free exchanges and 100% satisfaction guarantee
✅ Trusted by wellness professionals, therapists, and parents

💬 5. Take Control of Your Sleep – Naturally

If you’re among the 30% of Canadians struggling to sleep through the night, you don’t need to rely on pills or gadgets.
A weighted blanket can help you reset your body’s natural sleep rhythm and wake up feeling calm, rested, and ready.

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