Sleep & Recovery

Respiratory Rate (Sleep)

Name: Respiratory Rate (Sleep) - Performance Biomarker Guide
Creator: Ocean Path Ventures LLC
Published: 2025-10-01

Breaths per minute during sleep

RespiratoryCategory

Normal: 12-20 breaths/minReference

12-16 breaths/minReference (unattributed, from device vendor docs)

Why Respiratory Rate (Sleep) matters

Elevated respiratory rate during sleep may indicate respiratory issues, stress, or illness. Lower rates indicate deeper relaxation.

Reference Range

Normal: 12-20 breaths/min

Reference (unattributed, from device vendor docs)

12-16 breaths/min

We have not yet verified a published source for a Respiratory Rate (Sleep) target. The value above comes from device vendor material and is shown as a reference only. How we verify ranges.

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Last reviewed Sep 23, 2026 · First published Oct 1, 2025