Most Swiss don't fall asleep without their mobile phone

Most Swiss won't fall asleep without their mobile, according to a survey conducted by furniture brand Ikea. The mobile phone has replaced the book on almost 60% of Swiss bedside tables. This rate soars to 79% among 18-39 year-olds. Books are preferred by half of Italian speakers, 46% of French speakers and 38% of German speakers. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The survey published on Sunday also reveals some unusual habits. Over a quarter of residents in Italian-speaking canton Ticino sleep with a pet. That compares with only 9% among German-speakers. The survey, carried out between August 19 and 30 among 1,020 people aged between 18 and 75, also shows that seven out of ten people would like to sleep better. + A third of Swiss suffer from sleep disorders A study by the Swiss Federal Statistical Office revealed last week that a third of the Swiss population suffered from sleep disorders in 2022, marking a rise of five percentage points over 25 years.