Iran vs Ireland: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels
Iran
3.2
in 2018
Ireland
3.2
in 2018
Iran rank
118th
Ireland rank
118th
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels over time
- Iran
- Ireland
How they compare
Iran currently reports 3.2 against 3.2 in Ireland, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 39 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Ireland ahead.
Iran ranks 118th and Ireland ranks 118th of 191 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 2 and Ireland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.49 | 4 | 0.51 | Ireland |
| 1990s | 3.86 | 3.91 | 0.05 | Ireland |
| 2000s | 3.84 | 3.66 | 0.18 | Iran |
| 2010s | 3.4 | 3.37 | 0.0333 | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average non-hdl cholesterol levels, Iran or Ireland?
- Iran, at 3.2 against 3.2 in Ireland as of 2018.
- What is the difference in average non-hdl cholesterol levels between Iran and Ireland?
- 0, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Ireland?
- 39 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2018.
- How do Iran and Ireland rank globally for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Iran ranks 118th and Ireland 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.