North Korea vs Peru: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels
North Korea
3.4
in 2018
Peru
3.4
in 2018
North Korea rank
75th
Peru rank
75th
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels over time
- North Korea
- Peru
How they compare
North Korea currently reports 3.4 against 3.4 in Peru, a difference of 0.
Across all 39 years both countries report, Peru has been ahead every year.
North Korea ranks 75th and Peru ranks 75th of 191 countries.
Peru has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | Peru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.4 | 3.59 | 0.19 | Peru |
| 1990s | 3.4 | 3.6 | 0.2 | Peru |
| 2000s | 3.4 | 3.51 | 0.11 | Peru |
| 2010s | 3.4 | 3.44 | 0.0444 | Peru |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average non-hdl cholesterol levels, North Korea or Peru?
- North Korea, at 3.4 against 3.4 in Peru as of 2018.
- What is the difference in average non-hdl cholesterol levels between North Korea and Peru?
- 0, with North Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Peru?
- 39 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2018.
- How do North Korea and Peru rank globally for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- North Korea ranks 75th and Peru 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.