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A new report combining a nationally representative study with more than 190 million nights of sleep data reveals benefits of pairing multiple perspectives on sleep
LEXINGTON, Ky., June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Almost 50% of adults report not getting enough sleep, and a new 2026 report by the National Sleep Foundation, supported by Tempur-Pedic®, highlights many of the challenges and potential solutions people can take to improve their sleep health
The report, Two Views of the Night: Consumer Reported Sleep Insights Paired with Smart Bed Data, combines data from the National Sleep Foundation’s nationally representative survey of U.S. adults with insights from more than 190 million nights of sleep captured through Tempur-Pedic Sleeptracker-AI® technology. This first-of-its-kind pairing brings both perspectives together to provide a more complete look at how people are sleeping and what might be keeping them up.
Key findings from the report:
Sleeptracker-AI data: Shows sleepers consistently achieving approximately 90% sleep efficiency, but minimizing disturbances can help support even more restorative rest
Sleep Duration: Most adults sleep about 6.5 to 7 hours per night, below the recommended 7 to 9 hours
Difficulty Staying Asleep: 70% of adults report difficulty staying asleep
Trouble Falling Asleep: More than 1 in 5 struggle to fall asleep regularly
Racing Mind at Bedtime: 61% say they cannot calm their minds at bedtime
Nighttime Aches and Pains: 47% experience physical discomfort that disrupts sleep
“These findings show that Americans can still improve on recommended sleep quantity. Seven hours is the minimum recommended amount, and some adults need closer to nine. At the same time, many continue to fall short on important measures of sleep quality,” said Jill Johnson, Vice President of Tempur-Pedic brand. “While Sleeptracker-AI data shows sleep efficiency consistently hovering around 90%, exceeding the National Sleep Foundation’s recommended benchmark of 85%, disruptions remain a reality for many sleepers. By analyzing nearly 200 million nights of sleep alongside data from the National Sleep Foundation, we have gained valuable insights into the factors that influence sleep. Those learnings directly inform how Tempur-Pedic designs products to help people get the sleep they need.”
Four Primary Causes of Poor Sleep Quality in the United States(2026 NSF/Tempur-Pedic Data)
Racing thoughts and stress: Excessive cognitive activity delays falling sleep and is the leading self-reported cause of delays falling asleep
Physical discomfort: Body pain and pressure points lead to tossing, turning, and nightly wakeups in nearly half of U.S. adults
Environmental disruptions: Temperature, noise, and light are cited as consistent barriers to uninterrupted sleep.
Snoring: Widespread with more than 4 in 10 (45%) adults notice snoring at least occasionally
