Botswana vs Rwanda: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels
Botswana
2.7
in 2018
Rwanda
2.6
in 2018
Botswana rank
184th
Rwanda rank
187th
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels over time
- Botswana
- Rwanda
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 2.7 against 2.6 in Rwanda, a difference of 0.1.
Across all 39 years both countries report, Botswana has been ahead every year.
Botswana ranks 184th and Rwanda ranks 187th of 191 countries.
Botswana has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.42 | 2.11 | 0.31 | Botswana |
| 1990s | 2.73 | 2.27 | 0.46 | Botswana |
| 2000s | 2.8 | 2.43 | 0.37 | Botswana |
| 2010s | 2.72 | 2.52 | 0.2 | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average non-hdl cholesterol levels, Botswana or Rwanda?
- Botswana, at 2.7 against 2.6 in Rwanda as of 2018.
- What is the difference in average non-hdl cholesterol levels between Botswana and Rwanda?
- 0.1, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Rwanda?
- 39 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2018.
- How do Botswana and Rwanda rank globally for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Botswana ranks 184th and Rwanda ranks 187th of 191 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Average non-HDL cholesterol levels. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The estimated average level of non-high-density lipoprotein (non-HDL) cholesterol, commonly known as "bad cholesterol". Healthy levels are considered to be under 4mmol/L. Elevated levels of non-HDL cholesterol are a risk factor for chronic complications, including cardiovascular disease, and premature death.