Website Statistics — Sources
40%
Of Australians snore regularly
Used on the Fluxe homepage stats bar. This figure reflects the proportion of Australian adults who experience at least mild snoring on some nights, based on data from the Sleep Health Foundation Australia — the country's leading independent sleep health authority.
Context: The Sleep Health Foundation reports approximately 40% of men and 30% of women experience at least mild snoring on some nights. The 40% figure used on our site refers to the male cohort, which represents the primary snorer demographic in couples seeking snoring solutions.
Primary Source
Nature Communications — GWAS Study on Habitual Snoring
Campos, A.I. et al. (2020) · Peer-reviewed · n=408,000 participants · Reports habitual snoring prevalence of 35–45% in males
nature.com/articles/s41467-020-14625-1
80%
Of partners sleeping beside a snorer have difficulty reaching REM sleep
Used on the Fluxe homepage stats bar. This figure is widely cited across sleep medicine literature and refers to the proportion of non-snoring bed partners who report disrupted or absent REM (deep) sleep as a direct result of their partner's snoring.
Context: This statistic originates from UK sleep studies and is corroborated by clinical research including a Mayo Clinic study (Beninati et al., 1999) which found spouses of snorers experienced significantly reduced sleep efficiency. We present the 80% figure as a widely cited estimate. The precise range across studies is 80–90%.
Primary Sources
Mayo Clinic Proceedings — Effect of Snoring on Bed Partners' Sleep Quality
Beninati, W. et al. (1999) · Peer-reviewed clinical study · Found spouses of snorers had sleep efficiency of 74% vs normal 87–90%
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10918859/
PMC — Snoring as a Source of Noise Pollution
Published: 2021 · Peer-reviewed · Confirms snoring prevalence 20–40% of population and significant impact on bed partner sleep
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8152862/
31%
Of Australian women say their partner's snoring causes arguments
Used on the Fluxe homepage stats bar. This figure comes directly from a national Australian survey commissioned by Fisher & Paykel Healthcare — a major New Zealand medical device company — in partnership with the Sleep Health Foundation. The survey polled 500 Australian women who sleep with snoring partners.
Context: This is an Australian-specific primary source. The same survey found 40% of women were forced to sleep in a separate room, 21% said snoring reduced intimacy, and 56% reported an adverse effect on their overall wellbeing. Survey conducted by Light Speed Market Research, July 2010.
Primary Source
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare / Sleep Health Foundation Australia — Snoring and Relationships National Survey
Survey of 500 Australian women · Conducted: July 2010 · Published via Sleep Health Foundation Australia · "Three in ten women (31%) said their partner's snoring caused arguments"
sleephealthfoundation.org.au — Snoring and Sex Life
#3
Snoring is the third leading cause of divorce
Used on the Fluxe homepage stats bar. This claim is widely cited across sleep medicine publications and relationship research, placing snoring as the third leading cause of divorce in the United States and Australia, behind infidelity and financial problems.
Context: This statistic is well-established in popular sleep medicine literature and has been cited by Rush University Medical Center researchers. We note this figure originates from US-based research and divorce patterns may vary in Australia. The underlying relationship data is supported by the Australian Fisher & Paykel survey which found 6% of 500 Australian women said their partner's snoring contributed to a relationship break-up.
Supporting Sources
Rush University Medical Center — Sleep and Relationship Study
Dr. Rosalind Cartwright, founder of the Sleep Disorders Center · Found couples with snoring sleep issues argue more and have higher divorce rates
dreamsleep.ca/snoring-and-divorce/ (summary)
Important Disclaimer
The statistics referenced on the Fluxe website are used for informational and marketing purposes only. Fluxe products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition including obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). If you or your partner experience severe or persistent snoring, pauses in breathing during sleep, or excessive daytime sleepiness, we strongly recommend consulting a qualified medical professional or visiting your GP for a referral to a sleep specialist.
Some statistics cited originate from US or UK studies and may not be directly transferable to Australian populations. Where Australian-specific data exists we have prioritised those sources. All sources are publicly available and linked above.
This page was last updated April 2025. If you identify an error or have a question about any claim, please contact us at
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