Jamaica vs Uruguay: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels

Jamaica

3.6

in 2018

Uruguay

3.6

in 2018

Jamaica rank

30th

Uruguay rank

30th

Average non-HDL cholesterol levels over time

Jamaica
Uruguay

How they compare

Jamaica currently reports 3.6 against 3.6 in Uruguay, a difference of 0.

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

Jamaica ranks 30th and Uruguay ranks 30th of 191 countries.

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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: 07 August 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.