Laos vs Sri Lanka: Average non-HDL cholesterol levels
Laos
3.3
in 2018
Sri Lanka
3.3
in 2018
Laos rank
95th
Sri Lanka rank
95th
Average non-HDL cholesterol levels over time
- Laos
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Laos currently reports 3.3 against 3.3 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 0.
Across all 39 years both countries report, Sri Lanka has been ahead every year.
Laos ranks 95th and Sri Lanka ranks 95th of 191 countries.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.7 | 2.8 | 0.1 | Sri Lanka |
| 1990s | 2.91 | 2.95 | 0.04 | Sri Lanka |
| 2000s | 3.12 | 3.13 | 0.01 | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 3.28 | 3.28 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average non-hdl cholesterol levels, Laos or Sri Lanka?
- Laos, at 3.3 against 3.3 in Sri Lanka as of 2018.
- What is the difference in average non-hdl cholesterol levels between Laos and Sri Lanka?
- 0, with Laos ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Sri Lanka?
- 39 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2018.
- How do Laos and Sri Lanka rank globally for average non-hdl cholesterol levels?
- Laos ranks 95th and Sri Lanka ranks 95th 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.