Sleep Debt by Age
How far a child's sleep sits from the recommended band for their age, and what accumulates.
A child needing 10 hours and getting 8 carries a 2-hour nightly shortfall — 10 hours a week and about 58 full nights of sleep across a year.
Sleep Debt by Age
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How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
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