North Korea vs Oman: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels
North Korea
3.4
in 2018
Oman
3.4
in 2018
North Korea rank
75th
Oman rank
75th
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels over time
- North Korea
- Oman
How they compare
North Korea currently reports 3.4 against 3.4 in Oman, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 39 shared years of data; in 1980 it was North Korea ahead.
North Korea ranks 75th and Oman ranks 75th of 191 countries.
Oman has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | Oman | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.4 | 3.48 | 0.08 | Oman |
| 1990s | 3.4 | 3.77 | 0.37 | Oman |
| 2000s | 3.4 | 3.74 | 0.34 | Oman |
| 2010s | 3.4 | 3.53 | 0.1333 | Oman |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average non-hdl cholesterol levels, North Korea or Oman?
- North Korea, at 3.4 against 3.4 in Oman as of 2018.
- What is the difference in average non-hdl cholesterol levels between North Korea and Oman?
- 0, with North Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Oman?
- 39 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2018.
- How do North Korea and Oman rank globally for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- North Korea ranks 75th and Oman ranks 75th 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.