Ethiopia vs Gambia: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels

Ethiopia
2.9
in 2018
Gambia
2.9
in 2018
Ethiopia rank
154th
Gambia rank
154th

Average non-HDL cholesterol levels over time

  • Ethiopia
  • Gambia
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How they compare

Ethiopia currently reports 2.9 against 2.9 in Gambia, a difference of 0.

Across all 39 years both countries report, Gambia has been ahead every year.

Ethiopia ranks 154th and Gambia ranks 154th of 191 countries.

Gambia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ethiopia Gambia Difference Ahead
1980s 2.34 2.61 0.27 Gambia
1990s 2.46 2.77 0.31 Gambia
2000s 2.61 2.87 0.26 Gambia
2010s 2.78 2.9 0.1222 Gambia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher average non-hdl cholesterol levels, Ethiopia or Gambia?
Ethiopia, at 2.9 against 2.9 in Gambia as of 2018.
What is the difference in average non-hdl cholesterol levels between Ethiopia and Gambia?
0, with Ethiopia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Gambia?
39 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2018.
How do Ethiopia and Gambia rank globally for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
Ethiopia ranks 154th and Gambia ranks 154th 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

Indicator
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels
Source
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
191 places, 7,449 data points, 1980–2018
Last refreshed

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.