Fitbit : Sláinte! Ireland Named Fitbit’s Fittest Country

Last year, Fitbit researchers analyzed aggregated and anonymous data on sleep, steps, active minutes, and resting heart rate from millions of Fitbit users to findAmerica's Fittest Cities.

This year, not only did they rerun that analysis-check out the2017 Fittest Cities in America-but they also took their research global.

Below, the Fittest Countries in the World, based on data from 23.2 million Fitbit users across the globe.*

Fitbit's 2017 Fittest Countries in the World

Congrats to Ireland, which was named the overall Fittest Country. You might be tempted to chalk it up to the luck of the Irish, but their win was based on average rates for duration of sleep, Reminders to Move goals met, daily steps, daily active minutes and resting heart rate. Below, the rest of top 10. (The United States is #28.)

The Best Sleepers

Fitbit users in United Kingdom took home top honors when it came to sleep. They average 7 hours, 14 minutes and 44 seconds of shut-eye per night.How Do Your Sleep Habits Stack Up?

The Top Steppers

Fitbit users in Spain take their 10k-a-day-goal seriously. They take the highest number of steps per day, with an average of 9,023 daily steps.

The Most Active

In addition to nabbing the No. 1 spot for average daily steps, Spain also ranked No. 1 for average daily active minutes, with 27.9 active minutes per day. Go, Spain!

*The 2017 Fittest Countries analysis is based on aggregated and anonymous 2016 data from 23.2 million Fitbit users across the globe.

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This article is not intended to substitute for informed medical advice. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or condition. Always check with your doctor before changing your diet, altering your sleep habits, taking supplements, or starting a new fitness routine.