Denmark vs Iran: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels
Denmark
3.2
in 2018
Iran
3.2
in 2018
Denmark rank
118th
Iran rank
118th
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels over time
- Denmark
- Iran
How they compare
Denmark currently reports 3.2 against 3.2 in Iran, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 39 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Denmark ahead.
Denmark ranks 118th and Iran ranks 118th of 191 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 2 and Iran in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.39 | 3.49 | 0.9 | Denmark |
| 1990s | 4.2 | 3.86 | 0.34 | Denmark |
| 2000s | 3.78 | 3.84 | 0.06 | Iran |
| 2010s | 3.38 | 3.4 | 0.0222 | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average non-hdl cholesterol levels, Denmark or Iran?
- Denmark, at 3.2 against 3.2 in Iran as of 2018.
- What is the difference in average non-hdl cholesterol levels between Denmark and Iran?
- 0, with Denmark ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Iran?
- 39 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2018.
- How do Denmark and Iran rank globally for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Denmark ranks 118th and Iran ranks 118th 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.