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data about ordinary life

What does the
average person
actually look like?

Real numbers about everyday life — how people sleep, spend, commute, eat, and age. Compare yourself to the rest of the world.

today's averages
6h 53m
sleep per night
global average · 2024
$3,115
monthly household spending
north america · 2024
27 min
daily commute (one way)
global average · 2023
4h 37m
daily screen time
global average · 2024
2 kids
children per family
global average · 2024
73 yrs
life expectancy
global average · 2024

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