Which has higher average non-hdl cholesterol levels, Ethiopia or Madagascar?

Ethiopia, at 2.9 against 2.9 in Madagascar as of 2018.

How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Madagascar?

39 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2018.

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.

Ethiopia vs Madagascar: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels

Ethiopia

2.9

in 2018

Madagascar

2.9

in 2018

Ethiopia rank

154th

Madagascar rank

154th

Average non-HDL cholesterol levels over time

Ethiopia
Madagascar

How they compare

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

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

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

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Ethiopia	Madagascar	Difference	Ahead
1980s	2.34	2.45	0.11	Madagascar
1990s	2.46	2.58	0.12	Madagascar
2000s	2.61	2.68	0.07	Madagascar
2010s	2.78	2.82	0.0444	Madagascar

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher average non-hdl cholesterol levels, Ethiopia or Madagascar?: Ethiopia, at 2.9 against 2.9 in Madagascar as of 2018.
What is the difference in average non-hdl cholesterol levels between Ethiopia and Madagascar?: 0, with Ethiopia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ethiopia and Madagascar?: 39 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2018.
How do Ethiopia and Madagascar rank globally for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?: Ethiopia ranks 154th and Madagascar 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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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: 18 September 2026

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.