Botswana vs Zambia: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels
Botswana
2.7
in 2018
Zambia
2.7
in 2018
Botswana rank
184th
Zambia rank
184th
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels over time
- Botswana
- Zambia
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 2.7 against 2.7 in Zambia, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 39 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Zambia ahead.
Botswana ranks 184th and Zambia ranks 184th of 191 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 3 and Zambia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.42 | 2.69 | 0.27 | Zambia |
| 1990s | 2.73 | 2.7 | 0.03 | Botswana |
| 2000s | 2.8 | 2.7 | 0.1 | Botswana |
| 2010s | 2.72 | 2.7 | 0.0222 | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average non-hdl cholesterol levels, Botswana or Zambia?
- Botswana, at 2.7 against 2.7 in Zambia as of 2018.
- What is the difference in average non-hdl cholesterol levels between Botswana and Zambia?
- 0, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Zambia?
- 39 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2018.
- How do Botswana and Zambia rank globally for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Botswana ranks 184th and Zambia ranks 184th 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.