GITNUXREPORT 2025

Boredom Statistics

Boredom affects mental health, productivity, social behavior, and triggers exploration.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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College students report feeling bored during lectures nearly 60% of the time

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Boredom during online learning can decrease academic performance by up to 25%, according to educational research

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Boredom has been associated with reduced immune function according to some research

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Chronic boredom can lead to negative health outcomes including cardiovascular issues

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Boredom can increase stress levels by around 25%, according to some mental health studies

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Research shows that boredom can impair cognitive performance and concentration

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Workplace boredom has been linked to higher absenteeism, with about 20% of sick days attributed to boredom-related issues

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The act of doodling during periods of boredom can improve focus and memory, according to recent studies

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Boredom has been linked to a 10% increase in risk of developing sleep problems, according to sleep research

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Chronic boredom correlates with higher rates of poor diet and overeating, according to nutrition studies

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According to a study, people spend an average of about 2 hours and 22 minutes per day feeling bored

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A survey found that approximately 70% of teenagers feel bored at least once a day

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Studies show that people who experience frequent boredom are more likely to develop depression

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In a 2022 survey, 65% of adults reported feeling bored occasionally or frequently

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Research indicates that boredom is linked to increased risk-taking behaviors

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A study found that individuals with high levels of boredom have a higher tendency toward substance abuse

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Around 55% of university students report feeling bored during their academic routines

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About 35% of employees report that boredom reduces their job satisfaction

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Studies suggest that boredom can lead to increased creativity as people seek new ways to relieve it

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A poll found that 80% of adults have experienced boredom during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns

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Boredom can lead to intrusive thoughts and mental distraction, according to psychological research

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People report feeling bored more frequently on weekends compared to weekdays

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Approximately 45% of school children report feeling bored during online classes

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Boredom has been linked to increased propensity for gambling behaviors

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A research paper suggests that boredom may be an evolutionary mechanism to encourage exploration

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In a survey, 60% of respondents said boredom makes them daydream more often

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Nearly 50% of people in a 2019 study reported that they often keep busy just to avoid boredom

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A study indicates that boredom is less common among individuals who engage in regular physical activity

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Around 68% of people feel that their creative skills improve when they are not bored

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Boredom has been associated with an increase in impulsive shopping behaviors

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According to neuroscience research, boredom activates the brain's default mode network, which is involved in self-referential thoughts

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A survey found that 30% of people report feeling bored during chores and household tasks

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Boredom can lead to emotional distress, with about 40% of individuals reporting increased anxiety

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Students who experience boredom are more likely to drop out of school, with dropout rates increasing by approximately 15%

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Boredom is associated with increased tendency toward risky driving behaviors, such as speeding and distracted driving

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A survey showed that 25% of individuals use binge-watching TV shows as a way to combat boredom

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A report indicates that about 40% of Americans feel bored occasionally or frequently

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Approximately 20% of survey respondents admitted to feeling bored while commuting

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Boredom can reduce motivation to undertake new tasks and challenges by up to 30%

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A study found that individuals who experience boredom frequently are more prone to experiencing burnout at work

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About 35% of consumers admit to making impulsive purchasing decisions when bored

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Boredom can lead to feelings of loneliness, with over 50% of individuals reporting such experiences during isolation periods

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A research review suggests that boredom triggers the brain's craving for novelty, which can be harnessed for positive innovation

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Boredom at work has been linked to increased use of recreational substances outside of work hours in about 15% of cases

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In a 2023 survey, 78% of people said they felt bored during long waits or delays

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A survey indicates that 40% of people turn to social media when bored

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The average person checks their phone over 80 times a day, often driven by boredom

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Boredom can decrease productivity by up to 50%

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Approximately 60% of workers report that they are more likely to engage in creative thinking when they are not bored

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Key Highlights

According to a study, people spend an average of about 2 hours and 22 minutes per day feeling bored
A survey found that approximately 70% of teenagers feel bored at least once a day
Boredom can decrease productivity by up to 50%
Studies show that people who experience frequent boredom are more likely to develop depression
In a 2022 survey, 65% of adults reported feeling bored occasionally or frequently
Research indicates that boredom is linked to increased risk-taking behaviors
A study found that individuals with high levels of boredom have a higher tendency toward substance abuse
Around 55% of university students report feeling bored during their academic routines
Boredom has been associated with reduced immune function according to some research
A survey indicates that 40% of people turn to social media when bored
About 35% of employees report that boredom reduces their job satisfaction
Studies suggest that boredom can lead to increased creativity as people seek new ways to relieve it
College students report feeling bored during lectures nearly 60% of the time

Did you know that the average person spends over two hours a day feeling bored—yet surprisingly, this universal experience can both hinder productivity and spark unexpected waves of creativity?

Education and Learning

College students report feeling bored during lectures nearly 60% of the time
Boredom during online learning can decrease academic performance by up to 25%, according to educational research

Education and Learning Interpretation

With nearly 60% of college students admitting to boredom during lectures and online learning potentially slashing academic performance by a quarter, it's clear that boredom isn’t just a classroom curse—it’s a silent academic saboteur.

Health and Well-being

Boredom has been associated with reduced immune function according to some research
Chronic boredom can lead to negative health outcomes including cardiovascular issues
Boredom can increase stress levels by around 25%, according to some mental health studies
Research shows that boredom can impair cognitive performance and concentration
Workplace boredom has been linked to higher absenteeism, with about 20% of sick days attributed to boredom-related issues
The act of doodling during periods of boredom can improve focus and memory, according to recent studies
Boredom has been linked to a 10% increase in risk of developing sleep problems, according to sleep research
Chronic boredom correlates with higher rates of poor diet and overeating, according to nutrition studies

Health and Well-being Interpretation

While boredom may seem harmless, it wields the power to weaken our immune defenses, elevate stress and cardiovascular risks, impair cognition, fuel unhealthy eating, and even sabotage our sleep—proving that avoiding boredom isn’t just about passing time, but protecting our overall health.

Psychological and Social Effects

According to a study, people spend an average of about 2 hours and 22 minutes per day feeling bored
A survey found that approximately 70% of teenagers feel bored at least once a day
Studies show that people who experience frequent boredom are more likely to develop depression
In a 2022 survey, 65% of adults reported feeling bored occasionally or frequently
Research indicates that boredom is linked to increased risk-taking behaviors
A study found that individuals with high levels of boredom have a higher tendency toward substance abuse
Around 55% of university students report feeling bored during their academic routines
About 35% of employees report that boredom reduces their job satisfaction
Studies suggest that boredom can lead to increased creativity as people seek new ways to relieve it
A poll found that 80% of adults have experienced boredom during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns
Boredom can lead to intrusive thoughts and mental distraction, according to psychological research
People report feeling bored more frequently on weekends compared to weekdays
Approximately 45% of school children report feeling bored during online classes
Boredom has been linked to increased propensity for gambling behaviors
A research paper suggests that boredom may be an evolutionary mechanism to encourage exploration
In a survey, 60% of respondents said boredom makes them daydream more often
Nearly 50% of people in a 2019 study reported that they often keep busy just to avoid boredom
A study indicates that boredom is less common among individuals who engage in regular physical activity
Around 68% of people feel that their creative skills improve when they are not bored
Boredom has been associated with an increase in impulsive shopping behaviors
According to neuroscience research, boredom activates the brain's default mode network, which is involved in self-referential thoughts
A survey found that 30% of people report feeling bored during chores and household tasks
Boredom can lead to emotional distress, with about 40% of individuals reporting increased anxiety
Students who experience boredom are more likely to drop out of school, with dropout rates increasing by approximately 15%
Boredom is associated with increased tendency toward risky driving behaviors, such as speeding and distracted driving
A survey showed that 25% of individuals use binge-watching TV shows as a way to combat boredom
A report indicates that about 40% of Americans feel bored occasionally or frequently
Approximately 20% of survey respondents admitted to feeling bored while commuting
Boredom can reduce motivation to undertake new tasks and challenges by up to 30%
A study found that individuals who experience boredom frequently are more prone to experiencing burnout at work
About 35% of consumers admit to making impulsive purchasing decisions when bored
Boredom can lead to feelings of loneliness, with over 50% of individuals reporting such experiences during isolation periods
A research review suggests that boredom triggers the brain's craving for novelty, which can be harnessed for positive innovation
Boredom at work has been linked to increased use of recreational substances outside of work hours in about 15% of cases
In a 2023 survey, 78% of people said they felt bored during long waits or delays

Psychological and Social Effects Interpretation

While boredom may seem like an idle pastime, the data reveal it's a neurological catalyst that fuels both creativity and risky behaviors, exposing a paradox where avoiding boredom might sometimes lead us into more serious emotional or behavioral traps.

Technology and Behavior

A survey indicates that 40% of people turn to social media when bored
The average person checks their phone over 80 times a day, often driven by boredom

Technology and Behavior Interpretation

With boredom as the prime motivator, we’re now living in a digital echo chamber where the average person’s phone check-in exceeds 80 times a day, revealing a society that’s more wired to distractions than to genuine moments of calm.

Work and Productivity

Boredom can decrease productivity by up to 50%
Approximately 60% of workers report that they are more likely to engage in creative thinking when they are not bored

Work and Productivity Interpretation

While boredom can slash productivity in half, it also opens a hidden door to creative thinking for the 60% of workers who see it as a sprinting start rather than a slow death.